Farm animal welfare in livestock production is a topical and important issue attracting
growing interest of policy makers, consumers, stakeholders in the supply chain and others …

The legitimacy of the dominant intensive meat production system with respect to the issue of
animal welfare is increasingly being questioned by stakeholders across the meat supply …

There are various sustainability certifications and claims for food products that focus on
environmental or ethical benefits. These claims empower consumers to make informed …

The concept of natural behavior is a key element in current Dutch policy-making on animal
welfare. It emphasizes that animals need positive experiences, in addition to minimized …

The assessment and improvement of animal welfare are the tasks and joint responsibility of
many stakeholders involved in the agro-food chain. This paper first looks at the supply side …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to provide insights into the behaviour and attitudes of
European pig producers towards animal welfare. It looks at the relationship of these factors …

Interview questionnaires were administered to the general public in central Scotland and
northern England during summer 2007 to investigate consumer awareness of UK dairy …

Improving animal welfare is an important part of the development of the agricultural industry,
particularly at a time when intensification and the encroachment of factory-style production …

Farm animal welfare has become increasingly important and relevant from the societal point
of view throughout the livestock production chain, with space allowance for farm animals …

The focus on animal welfare in society has increased during the last 50 years. Animal
welfare legislation and private standards have developed, and today many farmers within …