Government
Council of Europe: Additional Protocol to the Euro, Council of Europe: European Convention for the Pro, Council of Europe: European Convention for the Pro, Council of Europe: European Convention for the Pro, Council of Europe: Protocol of Amendment to the Eu, European Commission: Animal Welfare, European Commission: Food Safety, European Commission: Organic Farming, UK - The Welfare of Battery Hens Regulations 1987, UK - The Welfare of Livestock Regulations 1994
News and Media
FMD - Foot and Mouth Disease, Guardian Special Reports: What's wrong with , Guardian Special Reports: Antibiotics in food
Pictures and Videos
Factory Farming - Videos, Farm Sanctuary Photo Gallery, Slaughterhouse Pictures, The Meatrix, The Slaughter
Poultry
Ban Battery Cages, Battery Hens Campaign, BBC - EU Bans of Battery Hen Cages, BBC - Shoppers Duped in Egg Con, Buckeye Egg Farm Disaster, Chicken Feed, Chickens have rights too!, COK: ISECruelty.com, CWF: Broiler Campaign, Eastern Shore Chicken Sanctuary
AVMA - Humane labeling latest niche
American Humane Association certifies food animal producers employing humane standards. From the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
AWIC - Farm Animals
Extensive resources and bibliography related to the care and use of farm animals. Current meetings, government policies and guidelines, publications and links. From the USDA, Animal Welfare Information Center. US.
BBC News - Farm practices 'threaten health&ap
Intensive farming is putting public health at risk, according to a controversial report by the National Consumer Council. (Real Video)
Factory Farmed Pigs
Illustrated fact sheet. From the Campaign Against Factory Farming. Australia.
Farm Animal Welfare: the Power Struggle
The struggle between the differing interests of consumers, farm animals, farmers, retailers, media, politicians, scientists, vegetarians and welfare campaigners.
Farm Sanctuary: Factory Farming
Features impact on animals, environment, labor, and human health of factory farming of eggs, pork, dairy/veal, beef, poultry and fish. Current issues and photos. New York and California, US.
Foot and Mouth Disease Petition
Background information and petition for a US policy for vaccination for foot and mouth disease.
Free Farmed (AHA)
Certification and labeling program for products which come from farm animals treated in accordance with American Humane Association humane standards. Links to certified producers. Farm Animal Services, AHA. US.
Freedom Food (RSPCA)
Labeled meat, eggs and dairy products assuring the product has come from animals reared, transported and slaughtered in accordance with welfare standards compiled by the RSPCA, which also monitors the program. Includes product availability. UK.
Humane Labeling Program (BC SPCA)
Developing enhanced humane standards for farm animal husbandry. What it is, goals, standards, news and press releases, how it's funded and links. From the British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Canada.
The National Organic Program (USDA)
The Rules include livestock welfare. The Final Rule (National Standards on Organic Agricultural Production and Handling), The National List, background and history, upcoming events, training, fact sheets, application for accreditation and commercial availability. From the US Department of Agriculture, US.
Why Grassfed is Best!
The advantages of natural grass feeding of farm animals. Health benefits, news, and links to suppliers. Washington State, US.