Animal welfare alert scheme set up

A nationwide early warning intervention system for farm animal welfare cases is to be established.
Animal welfare alert scheme set up
Sat, 25 Sep, 2004 - 01:00
Ray Ryan, Agribusiness Correspondent

Agriculture and Food Minister Joe Walsh announced yesterday he has accepted the recommendation of the Farm Animal Welfare Advisory Council (FAWAC).

The system will involve collaboration between the Department of Agriculture and Food, the IFA and the ISPCA in identifying and addressing potential cases where the welfare of farm animals is compromised.

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