Animal Welfare

Good animal welfare is good for business, there's no two ways about it. In order for New Zealand to remain global leaders in animal welfare practices, regulation and policy is constantly evolving to keep pace with modern farming systems, science, technology, our environment and biosecurity.  Our work in this space is strong advocacy to ensure that everyone knows their obligations regarding the treatment and welfare of animals from beginning to end of the supply chain and that requirements are workable, sustainable and science-based. We promote partnerships with the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, National Animal Welfare Emergency Management Committee and World Animal Protection NZ. 

What's been happening

Submission on daft Code of Welfare for Deer

Posted on 14/11/2022
Federated Farmers of New Zealand welcomes the opportunity to submit to the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee on the Proposed Code of Welfare for Deer.

Regional Stock Burial Rules

Posted on 15/09/2022
The below is a summary as at 20 July 2020, and it is based on our initial appraisal...

Recent Submissions

Submission on Proposed Code of Welfare for Pigs and Associated Regulations

Posted on 14/07/2022
Federated Farmers of New Zealand welcomes the opportunity to submit to the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee on the Proposed Code of Welfare for Pigs and Associated Regulations.

Submission on the Proposed Code of Welfare for Dairy Cattle and Associated Regulations

Posted on 1/07/2022
Federated Farmers is proud of New Zealand’s record on animal welfare, and we strongly support efforts to ensure best practice is followed by all owners and managers of animals, including farmers

Submission on the Freshwater Farm Plan Regulations

Posted on 8/10/2021
FF's key concern is that there is insufficient detail in the discussion document to really understand what is being proposed and, where it does seem to be clear, it appears these plans will be overly burdensome on farmers.

Submission on the Import Health Standard: Draft for consultation Bovine Germplasm

Posted on 13/05/2021
Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Federated Farmers) welcomes the opportunity to submit to the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) on its consultation document “Import Health Standard (IHS): Draft for consultation Bovine Germplasm ihs” (the consult

Factsheets

Regional Stock Burial Rules

Posted on 15/09/2022
The below is a summary as at 20 July 2020, and it is based on our initial appraisal...

Good practice guidelines for the Welfare of Bobby Calves

Posted on 15/09/2022
DairyNZ good practice guidelines for the welfare of bobby calves

Animal Welfare Regulations October 1 2018 Factsheet

Posted on 15/09/2022
A list of all the regulations that come into effect on October 1st 2018 and cover cattle, sheep, deer, goats and dogs are available in this fact sheet.

Animal Welfare Contacts

Julie Geange

Team Leader Industry Policy
Policy Advisor, Meat & Wool

M: 021 158 0424

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