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How is animal welfare governed in Australia Under Australia’s lawful arrangements, each State or Territory is accountable for setting and coercing animal welfare laws and regulations in their authority. Australian sheep and cattle farmers are obliged with these regulations. Federal legislation covers the welfare of animals involved in the live animal export trade and animals processed at export registered slaughter facilities. To help cattle and sheep farmers implement animal welfare practices on their farm a set of codes of practice have been placed to deliver information to farmers on the production and maintance of livestock. Animal welfare in the paddock Good animal welfare procedures are an essential part of land management scheme for Australian sheep and cattle farmers. Australians Farmers are at the lead of caring for their animals daily, working around constantly to ensure their animals have food, water and sanctuary and safety from predators, vermin and disease. Animal welfare in the feedlot The feedlot industry has started important research and development initiatives with respect to animal welfare, including:
Animal welfare & transport Cattle and sheep are transported between a range of locations including properties, feedlots, sale yards, meat processing facilities and ports.The road transport of livestock in Australia is regulated under state and territory road transport and animal welfare legislation. Animal welfare & livestock export The independently audited program, which is endorsed by the Australian Government and the RSPCA, provides assurance that animal welfare is a priority in the preparation and transportation of livestock by road, by ensuring:
Animal Welfare & livestock Australia supplies high quality livestock of cattle, sheep to countries all over the world, in particularly throughout the Middle East and South-East Asia Many countries across these regions do not have suitable land resources or favorable environments to efficiently produce enough livestock to feed their population. Consumers in these countries earn low incomes and often do not have refrigeration or a reliable power supply, meaning they shop for fresh meat daily. Australia meets the demand for essential protein by exporting strong healthy livestock for food production and breeding, as well as chilled and frozen meat products. Animal Welfare Research In order to attain further developements in Animal Welfare standards, while maintaining productivity, four crucial strategic proposals are being pursued: 1. Developing replacements for painful procedures 2. Developing ways to minimise the pain of essential surgical procedures 3. Reducing livestock mortality rates on farms 4. Increasing the uptake and demonstration of welfare best practices at each stage of beefand lamb production We have all heard of at least one of these ‘tarians’, vegetarians, pescatarian, , fruitarian, paleotarian… the list goes on. But have you ever heard of a Bettertarian? No? Well you’re not alone, not many people actually know what it. So, what is a bettertarian? According to the…. “Bettertarian is a food philosophy to rule them all”. Instead of your typical vegetarian that does not eat meat or a pescatarian who only eats seafood. It is about recognising the importance of making informed food choices. Becoming a Bettertarian involves three stages Stage 1 is better understands. This stage is about knowing where, your food comes from, the respect that the farmers have for their land and the cattle and sheep that graze on it. Stage 2 is about choosing better meals. Choosing food that is better for you and the environment. It’s about using the whole animal rather than bits and pieces of it, making sure nothing goes to waste. All in all, being a Bettertarian is about better understanding, which makes you make better choices and eat better food resulting in you feeling better for it. Got it?
Red meet and Lamb provide essential sources of protein and nutrients. Red meat provides a good
Role in Diet Beef and lamb are recommended in the Australian Dietary Guidelines as part of the “lean meats and poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts and seeds, and legumes category The Australian Dietary Guidelines suggest having 65g a day of cooked red meat or 130g every second day because it is one of best sources of iron and zinc in the Australian diet. Australians enjoy beef and lamb as part of a proper dinner, served with plenty of vegetables. Favourite family meals include steak with vegetables, spaghetti bolognaise, beef casserole, lamb chops/cutlets and roast lamb with vegetables. Eating beef and lamb 3 to 4 times per week, as part of a proper dinner with vegetables, is consistent with the Australian Dietary Guidelines. Why not try some of these delicious recipes?
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