Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Livestock at Processing Facilities and Establishments
AWTG 01-23 noted an update from Queensland that the 11th and final meeting of the independently facilitated stakeholder group (SAG) was held in December, concluding the SAG’s involvement in this stage of the project. Drafting of the Standards will continue in 2023.
Suitability of horses under existing Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Land Transport of Livestock
A total of 63 submissions were received during the consultation period for the consultation regulatory impact statement (CRIS) on improving horse welfare during land transport. Collation of feedback is underway.
Virtual Fencing Technology
The final report for the literature review on the animal welfare implications of virtual fencing technology has been completed and is under consideration by the subgroup, who will now convene a meeting to discuss next steps.
Further Information
Contact the secretariat: awtg@aff.gov.au
Post: AWTG c/- Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry,
GPO Box 858, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia