Ireland
Name
Farm Animal Advisory Welfare Council
Web address
Scope/mission statement
- Established in 2002
- Provides a forum for different interest groups to meet, exchange divergent views and reach consensus on the broad mandate of challenges facing farm animal welfare
- All members have a common purpose and share the view that animal welfare is an issue of very high importance.
Structure
The 18 members Council appointed by the Minister for Agriculture and Food is composed of representatives from the farming organisations, the veterinarian representative body, those involved in the transport of animals and animal welfare groups
Working methods
The Council convenes 5 times a year but Standing Committees and Working Groups meet more frequently. These groups undertake the detailed analysis and prepare recommendations for the Council's consideration.
Publications
- Animal Welfare Guidelines/Codes of Practice
- Annual Reports
- Scientific Reports
Contact details
The Secretary
Farm Animal Welfare Advisory Council
Dept of Agriculture, Fisheries and the Marine
4 Centre Agriculture House
Kildare Street
Dublin 2
Ireland
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