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Nonhuman animals in agriculture

Cattle

Cattle are social animals that live in stable groups under near-natural conditions and maintain friendships that last for years. In husbandry systems, they cannot live out their natural behaviors and develop diseases. Read more about the life of cattle in food production in this section.

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April 21, 2022

Cattle in agriculture

Cattle in food production often develop diseases and are unable to perform their natural behaviors. This article provides a brief overview.

March 29, 2022

Dehorning of cattle

An increasing number of cattle have to live without their horns. With which arguments the farmers justify the mutilation and what it means for the animals you can read in this article.

October 25, 2022

Tethered — What the outdated form of husbandry means for cattle

Tethering has a negative impact on the well-being of cattle. It promotes diseases, restricts behavior and inhibits positive emotions.

October 25, 2022

Chronology of the tie-stall ban in Austria

Policymakers are acting sluggishly in implementing a ban on tie-stall housing. We outline what has happened in recent years and show why it is important to act now!

October 25, 2022

Chronology of the tie-stall ban in Germany

Policymakers are acting sluggishly in implementing a ban on tie-stall housing. We outline what has happened in recent years and show why it is important to act now!

June 27, 2023

Chronology of the tie-stall ban in Switzerland

In Switzerland, little is happening at the political level to implement the ban on tethering. We show here the developments of the last years!

August 14, 2023

Current legal situation of tethering cattle

In Europe, countries don`t completely prohibit tethering. Isolated specifications regulate the design of the form of husbandry.

Untying the chains: A Comprehensive Report on the Tethering of Cattle

Read strong arguments in favor of banning all tethering of cattle.

Cattle in agriculture

April 23, 2022

Cattle in food production often develop diseases and are unable to perform their natural behaviors. This article provides a brief overview.

[read]

Dehorning of cattle

April 23, 2022

An increasing number of cattle have to live without their horns. With which arguments the farmers justify the mutilation and what it means for the animals you can read in this article.

[read]

Tethered — What the outdated form of husbandry means for cattle

October 25, 2022

Tethering has a negative impact on the well-being of cattle. It promotes diseases, restricts behavior and inhibits positive emotions.

[read]

Chronology of the tie-stall ban in Austria

October 25, 2022

Policymakers are acting sluggishly in implementing a ban on tie-stall housing. We outline what has happened in recent years and show why it is important to act now!

[read]

Chronology of the tie-stall ban in Germany

October 25, 2022

Policymakers are acting sluggishly in implementing a ban on tie-stall housing. We outline what has happened in recent years and show why it is important to act now!

[read]

Chronology of the tie-stall ban in Switzerland

June 27, 2023

In Switzerland, little is happening at the political level to implement the ban on tethering. We show here the developments of the last years!

[read]

Current legal situation of tethering cattle

August 14, 2023

In Europe, countries don`t completely prohibit tethering. Isolated specifications regulate the design of the form of husbandry.

[read]

Untying the chains: A Comprehensive Report on the Tethering of Cattle

August 14, 2023

Read strong arguments in favor of banning all tethering of cattle.

[read]

Related Categories

Turkeys

Turkeys have a large repertoire of species-typical behaviors and needs. These are severely restricted or prevented in the husbandry systems. Read more about the life of turkeys in food production in this section.

Pigs

Pigs are kept on hard floors, with little space and sometimes fixed in small cages. They can hardly express species-typical behaviors. These circumstances have momentous effects on their welfare. Read more about the life of pigs in food production in this section.

Mutilation

Mutilations are a part of farm animal husbandry. The procedures trim non-human animals to make them fit the husbandry conditions. The procedures are highly problematic. According to the German Animal Welfare Act, many mutilations are allowed, even without anesthesia. Read more here.

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