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Does good health imply good welfare?

🐾 Dive into the eye-opening episode of Let's Off Leash with host Kasturi Jha and guest Balram Buddha as we tackle shocking issues: "Dog’s Raped Openly | Pets are Status | PM Modi Hates Pets? 🐾 Join us for an in-depth discussion on these controversial topics and the societal impacts they have on pet ownership and animal welfare. Keep Along with Us: Follow us @letsoffleash for more thought-provoking discussions and insights. Stay Tuned for More: #PetWelfare #AnimalRights #LetsOffLeash #ControversialTopics

[ Ensure cats are sterilised 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 ] Finally, this cat and mouse game is over. As promised by SMS Tan Kiat How last year, we are not pussyfooting around the issue of keeping cats in HDB flats. As much as the agencies are tired of answering my repeated questions, I’m also tired of asking this every year for the past few years 😬 But this change in policy must make sense. One of the reasons we banned the keeping of cats in HDB is due to caterwauling. I’ve experienced this firsthand when I lived in Jurong West and I agree that these cats make loud mating calls in the middle of the night. The solution is simple, sterilise the cats. Sterlised cats don't caterwaul. However, we are now proposing to allow the keeping of cats in HDB but not mandate the sterilisation of pet cats. We are setting ourselves up for future problems. In reversing the ban, we need to make sure we resolve the reasons for the ban in the first place. Mandating sterilisation also ensures people don’t end up with too many cats as the cats will start breeding. I hope the government will hear the calls from animal welfare groups and ensure we mandate the sterilisation of pet cats as a prerequisite for the keeping of cats in HDB flats. What do you think 🤔 Let me know your thoughts and I will help raise them in Parliament. Help spread the word 😊 Thanks! #LouisNgInParliament #WeLoveNeeSoonEast #NeeSoonCares #HomeWithAHeart

Why fish welfare might matter to you in the future🔎 Societal concerns dictate the need for animal welfare standards and legislation on the subject is increasing one many major markets. In the future animal welfare will greatly affect the commercial viability of your consumer products. Today many certifications (ie. GLOBALG, ASC, MSC) that include animal health/welfare is a way to gain access to price premium and niche markets. In the future certification might be mandatory for market access in general. Depending on your farm, steps towards certification of your products would be different. We can provide solutions for you who wish to take steps toward certification. Contact us for more info on the process. 👉https://www.oxyguard.dk/ #fishwelfare #certification #fishfarm #fishfarming #aquaculture #aquacultureindustry #ASC #MSC #animalhealth #welfare #oxyguard #oxyguardinternational #fish #waterquality #RAS #monitoring

Australia’s animal welfare governance system is flawed. There are conflicts of interest for those in power, inconsistencies across states and territories, loopholes in laws, and standards that ignore science and community expectations. But we have a solution. The #FairGoForAnimals campaign proposes six crucial reforms, presenting a clear path to a system that elevates the interests of animals in government. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eGWfBvmi #animalwelfare #animalwelfarereforms

The future for animals is clear. Any type of animal that AR groups like the RSPCA can demonise will be ordered sterilised out of existence or killed. Weak governments will hide behind claims of welfare and human safety as they rush to comply with AR demands without a thought to the heartbreak and grief that is caused. "The evolving narrative around XL Bullies and their cats may set the tone for future pet ownership attitudes, reflecting society’s growing concerns over animal welfare and safety. What remains to be seen is whether these proactive steps will usher in real change or simply remain as temporary fixes." https://lnkd.in/exueJA47

Increasing profitability is certainly the end goal for dairy producers, and research has shown us that improving cow comfort and animal welfare directly results in increased milk production. That’s a win-win all around! While there are several options for steel products on the market, consider cost and process efficiency when determining what is best for your farm: https://ow.ly/ciVF50QLGpg

China’s EATS (CHEATS) Act bulldozes states’ rights and animal welfare to roll out the red carpet for high-rise factory farms controlled by the Chinese Communist Party. By Wayne Pacelle House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson, R-Penn., has announced he’s including a provision in the Farm bill to overturn key state laws providing more living space for farm animals, including Prop 12 in California. With committee action planned for May 23, Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy will vigorously oppose the Farm bill if it includes any portion of China’s EATS Act, which we’ve dubbed the CHEATS Act. Thompson is attacking state animal-welfare laws even after the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and its allies—including the Chinese-owned Smithfield Foods—have lost 11 straight federal court cases challenging Prop 12 and related measures. In May 2023, in the key case in the U.S. Supreme Court, Justices Neil Gorsuch, Clarence Thomas, Amy Coney Barrett, Elena Kagan, and Sonia Sotomayor ruled that California had exercised proper authority in passing a law to restrict in-state sale of pork, eggs, and veal from extreme confinement operations, no matter where production occurs. The ink wasn’t dry on the SCOTUS ruling when federal lawmakers from Kansas and Iowa introduced the CHEATS Act. But so far, their effort has sputtered. Not a single Democrat in either chamber of Congress has cosponsored the bill. Only 51 of the 267 Republicans in Congress (18%) are cosponsors of either the House or Senate measure (H.R. 4417 and S. 2019). In contrast, more than 230 Democrats and Republicans in Congress (43%) are on the record against the CHEATS Act and its derivatives. There have been four major congressional letters opposing the legislation: a bipartisan letter with 171 House signers in August 2023, a bipartisan letter with 30 Senators just days later; a Republican letter with 16 House signers in October 2023; and a Republican letter with 10 House signers in March 2024. In her letter, Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla, and nine other conservatives said they were “gravely concerned about infiltration of American pork production by foreign adversaries, principally the CCP [Chinese Communist Party].”

Understanding the Role of the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) The **Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI)** is pivotal in ensuring animal welfare laws are adhered to across the country. Here’s a brief overview of its key roles and regulations: *Rules and Regulations:** 1. **Administrative Rules (1962)**: Governs the functioning of the AWBI. 2. **Executive Committee Regulations (1964)**: Pertains to the AWBI's executive committee. 3. **Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Animal Husbandry Practices and Procedures) Rules, 2023**: Addresses animal welfare practices in husbandry. 4. **Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023**: Focuses on controlling stray animal populations. 5. **Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Egg Laying Hens) Rules, 2023**: Pertains to the welfare of egg-laying hens. 6. Additional rules cover areas like pet shops, livestock markets, and dog breeding. **Guidelines:** 1. **Standard Operating Procedure for Case Property Animals (2017)**: Provides guidelines for the care and maintenance of animals seized as case property. 2. **Revised Covid-19 Guidelines for Pet Owners and Caregivers (2021)**: Offers advice for pet owners during pandemic situations. 3. **Guidelines for Animal Shelters with Veterinary Facilities (2022)**: Pertains to the provision of veterinary services in animal shelters. **AWBI’s Role:** - Ensures compliance with animal welfare laws. - Provides support to Animal Welfare Organizations. - Advises the Government of India on animal welfare matters. For more information, you can visit the AWBI’s official website. Promoting and protecting animal welfare is essential for a compassionate society. Let's support and follow the guidelines laid out by the AWBI to ensure the well-being of our animal friends. https://lnkd.in/d65hnaz7

China’s EATS (CHEATS) Act bulldozes states’ rights and animal welfare to roll out the red carpet for high-rise factory farms controlled by the Chinese Communist Party. By Wayne Pacelle House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson, R-Penn., has announced he’s including a provision in the Farm bill to overturn key state laws providing more living space for farm animals, including Prop 12 in California. With committee action planned for May 23, Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy will vigorously oppose the Farm bill if it includes any portion of China’s EATS Act, which we’ve dubbed the CHEATS Act. Thompson is attacking state animal-welfare laws even after the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and its allies—including the Chinese-owned Smithfield Foods—have lost 11 straight federal court cases challenging Prop 12 and related measures. In May 2023, in the key case in the U.S. Supreme Court, Justices Neil Gorsuch, Clarence Thomas, Amy Coney Barrett, Elena Kagan, and Sonia Sotomayor ruled that California had exercised proper authority in passing a law to restrict in-state sale of pork, eggs, and veal from extreme confinement operations, no matter where production occurs. The ink wasn’t dry on the SCOTUS ruling when federal lawmakers from Kansas and Iowa introduced the CHEATS Act. But so far, their effort has sputtered. Not a single Democrat in either chamber of Congress has cosponsored the bill. Only 51 of the 267 Republicans in Congress (18%) are cosponsors of either the House or Senate measure (H.R. 4417 and S. 2019). In contrast, more than 230 Democrats and Republicans in Congress (43%) are on the record against the CHEATS Act and its derivatives. There have been four major congressional letters opposing the legislation: a bipartisan letter with 171 House signers in August 2023, a bipartisan letter with 30 Senators just days later; a Republican letter with 16 House signers in October 2023; and a Republican letter with 10 House signers in March 2024. In her letter, Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla, and nine other conservatives said they were “gravely concerned about infiltration of American pork production by foreign adversaries, principally the CCP [Chinese Communist Party].”