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Livestock Welfare Standards
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Animal Welfare Act
A federal law that regulates the treatment of animals in research, exhibition, transport, and by dealers.
Humane Slaughter Act
A law requiring that livestock be stunned into unconsciousness prior to slaughter to minimize suffering.
Biosecurity Regulations
Protocols designed to prevent the introduction and spread of infectious diseases in livestock populations.
CAFO Regulations
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation regulations govern the environmental impact of large livestock operations.
Free-Range Farming Standards
Standards that ensure livestock have access to outdoor spaces, promoting better living conditions.
Pasture-Raised Standards
Standards ensuring livestock are raised on a pasture and can engage in natural behaviors.
Organic Livestock Requirements
Rules that livestock must be raised with strict organic standards for their products to be certified organic.
Antibiotic Use Regulations
Regulations controlling the use of antibiotics in livestock to prevent resistance and preserve their efficacy.
Hormone Use Policies
Policies that regulate or prohibit the use of growth hormones in livestock production to safeguard human health.
Transportation Standards
Welfare standards that govern how livestock must be transported to minimize stress and injury.
Cage-Free Housing
Standards that require animals to be raised without cages, allowing them more freedom and space.
Livestock Identification and Traceability
Regulations mandating the identification of livestock to monitor and control disease outbreaks.
Stocking Density Regulations
Guidelines that specify the amount of space needed per animal in livestock facilities to prevent overcrowding.
Veal Calf Welfare Standards
Specific standards that ensure the humane treatment and housing of calves raised for veal production.
Pain Management Protocols
Guidelines for the use of analgesics and anesthetics to manage pain during procedures such as dehorning or castration.
Environmental Enrichment
The practice of providing stimulating environments for livestock to enhance their well-being.
Nutritional Standards
Regulations ensuring livestock receive a diet that meets their specific health and nutritional needs.
Stockperson Training Requirements
Mandates that individuals caring for livestock are properly trained in animal welfare and husbandry techniques.
Emergency Response Planning
Protocols for handling emergencies like natural disasters, ensuring the safety and welfare of livestock.
Euthanasia Guidelines
Guidelines that dictate humane methods of euthanasia to reduce suffering when livestock need to be put down.
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