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Collaborative project: Animal Welfare Label – Development of a market-conform animal welfare program in the pork chain – Subproject 5

Project


Project code: 2816806811
Contract period: 01.12.2011 - 30.09.2014
Budget: 66,997 Euro
Purpose of research: Experimental development

The aim of the innovation project was to test, evaluate and establish a market-driven animal welfare program for pork. The implementation and further development of the Animal Welfare Label (Tierschutzlabel) criteria of the German Animal Welfare Federation proofed to be successful for the areas fattening and slaughter. An objective examination was carried out by the scientists resulting in a value add for the animal welfare. The present project identified valid animal-related indicators for husbandry. A new certification system checks the entire chain of 'Tierschutzlabel' criteria. The project was completed by market research on consumer acceptance. The project contributes to the development of a science-based consensus on animal-welfare questions. Further research is needed to design comfort deck areas and to rear pigs with entire tails.

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