Introduction (veterinarians)

Veterinarians play a pivotal role in ensuring farm animal welfare through inspection and advisory services. Our database, derived from the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) research, offers a detailed overview of welfare hazards, their consequences, and reliable animal-based indicators. This resource equips veterinarians with the knowledge needed to identify welfare issues accurately, recommend appropriate interventions, and support farmers in maintaining high welfare standards, ultimately promoting the health and well-being of farm animals. For veterinarians, the identification of accurate welfare indicators is vital for conducting thorough and effective inspections and providing sound advice to farmers. These metrics allow veterinarians to objectively evaluate the well-being of farm animals, identify specific welfare issues, and recommend targeted interventions. By employing these indicators, veterinarians can enhance their diagnostic capabilities, support farmers in implementing best practices, and ultimately contribute to higher standards of animal welfare on farms.

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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).