Animal welfare is high on the public’s agenda. The public expects animals under our care to be well looked after and not to suffer unnecessarily. There is nothing complicated about these expectations.
Globally New Zealand has good standing when it comes to animal welfare and I am determined to safeguard that reputation.
In fact, I am committed to raising standards.
It provides clear guidelines about the handling and management of dairy cattle and leaves farmers in no doubt about the standards of welfare they should meet.
It covers all areas of dairy cattle management from handling and husbandry practices, to food, water, shelter and health.
The dairy industry, with its involvement in developing this code, has taken a positive and proactive approach to animal welfare. Its continued leadership will be vital in ensuring that the standards in this code are met and even exceeded.
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