Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Livestock at Processing Facilities and Establishments
AWTG 05-22 noted an update from Queensland that the final meeting for the independently facilitated stakeholder advisory group (SAG) will be held in December. The drafting of the Standards has commenced and will continue into 2023.
Suitability of horses under existing Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Land Transport of Livestock
Public consultation for the consultation regulatory impact statement (CRIS) on improving horse welfare during land transport has now closed. Review of the submissions has commenced.
Virtual Fencing Technology
A scientific review of the literature on the animal welfare implications of virtual fencing technology has been completed and a report has been drafted. The final report is expected by the end of 2022. The subgroup will convene a meeting in early 2023 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