Introduction (animal welfare scientists)

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) provides a comprehensive repository of data on farm animal welfare, focusing on key welfare hazards, their associated consequences, and applicable animal-based indicators. Our database consolidates this information, offering a valuable resource for advancing research and developing innovative methodologies to assess and enhance animal welfare standards. By leveraging this data, academic scientists can gain deeper insights into welfare issues, facilitating evidence-based approaches to improving the conditions of farm animals. The identification of suitable welfare indicators is crucial for advancing research and methodologies in the field of animal welfare science. These metrics enable scientists to objectively measure and assess the well-being of farm animals, providing a robust foundation for empirical studies. By refining and validating these indicators, academic researchers can develop more precise and effective interventions to mitigate welfare hazards, ultimately contributing to the scientific community’s understanding and improvement of animal welfare standards.

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Animalia stands as the primary knowledge and development centre for meat and egg production in Norway. It is an industry-neutral organisation that provides Norwegian farmers and the entire Norwegian meat and egg industry with knowledge and expertise through livestock recording systems and animal health services, mission-critical technical systems, research and development projects, e-learning and training, communication, and other knowledge dissemination initiatives (more).

Cerebrus provides a bridge between cutting-edge research and practical application. It connects academic insights in animal welfare with real-world solutions, helping clients across the agri-food sector (including food businesses, NGOs, and policymakers) transform research into action. Cerebrus’ expert consultancy empowers clients to understand, implement, and leverage the value of research, driving progress and promoting best practices in animal welfare throughout the food supply chain (more).

works with some of the world’s largest companies on managing business risks and opportunities related to social responsibility, environmental sustainability, and related issues, with a particular specialisation in farm animal welfare. Chronos has strong relationships with specialist NGOs, technical experts and other organizations active on these issues. Across its networks, Chronos provides expert guidance and specialist knowledge and skills to developing robust and credible management frameworks and data analyses that are widely respected by corporate, NGO and investor organizations (more).