Humane Handling of Farm Animals

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‘Farm animals raised humanely are healthier – so we improve farm animal welfare and campaign to change the most intensive forms of farming

We protect farm animals - Humane animal farming is better for everyone. Animals live longer, healthier and more active lives. High welfare farming can be less damaging to the environment. And farmers can earn more too. So, we work with governments, farmers and consumers all over the world – campaigning for farm animals and partnering with businesses to show that farming can be sustainable and profitable.

Farm animal welfare: the benefits - Humane farms are better for animals, people and the environment:

• Raising animals humanely can use less feed, fuel and water than intensive farming, reducing costs and pollution

• Humane farms can create jobs, boost profits and keep local food supplies healthy

• By farming crops and livestock, humane farms can reduce environmental damage – recycling nutrients and improving the soil

• Greenhouse gas emissions are often reduced when animals are healthy and have good welfare.      

Farm animal welfare: our work -m At World Animal Protection, we help companies and farmers to adopt farming methods without close confinement of animals, as these cause pain and distress. And we help to create conditions where animals are more able to express their natural behaviours, and move freely, which reduces the need for painful practices like tail docking (which is used to stop crowded pigs attacking each other in intensive farms).’ (Source) 

“And that’s about it girls,” says Farmer Joe. “I hope that you enjoyed your time here.” 

Elsa looks at her watch and then checks the bus tickets. The girls better head on over to the bus area. Tiffi tells Elsa that they need to call Amelia to tell her that it’s too late to spend time with her. They thank Farmer Joe and if they ever plan on coming to Dairy District again they will look him up!

Let’s continue - NATIONAL FARM ANIMALS DAY – April 10

Start at the beginning – Tiffi and Elsa take a trip to Dairy District