Independent report

FAWC report on economics and farm animal welfare

Farm Animal Welfare Committee exploration of the relationships between economics and farm animal welfare.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 7 December 2011

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FAWC report on economics and farm animal welfare

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The report identifies the impacts that micro- and macro-economics might have on farm animal welfare, i.e. at farm and industry levels. It also looks at ways in which economic drivers might be exploited to enhance farm animal welfare.

You can read more about the work of the Farm Animal Welfare Committee.

Published 7 December 2011