ANIMAL WELFARE
Welfair®: The way to demonstrate animal welfare
What is
people's wellbeing
animal?
Animal welfare isn't about bucolic surroundings, regular massages, or piped-in Mozart sonatas. Animal welfare in the agri-food sector means demonstrate the physical and emotional health of the animal, and this implies proper nutrition, freedom from stress and fear, good health, and an environment that allows for natural behaviors. Animal welfare is, ultimately, about having a safer, healthier life, and being in good mental and physical condition.
Scientific criteria:
the basis of the
measurement of the
Animal welfare
En Welfair® We assess welfare through direct observation of the animal: there is no room for speculation or arbitrariness. To obtain the parameters, we rigorously observe how animals interact, rest, and behave in their environment. We measure, through criteria Scientists, key factors such as their health status, nutrition, comfort and emotions, to guarantee objective standards of well-being, which are perfectly defined. Because well-being can be measured.
Parameters in
constant evolution
and adaptation
From Welfair® We continually review our animal welfare assessment criteria to ensure they drive a more ethical agri-food sector. Each year, we expand our scope to more species and countries, promote management practices and facility improvements, and foster collaboration between farmers and experts. promote more respectful and responsible farms and slaughterhouses.
FAQ'S
What is animal welfare?
Animals are well when they are healthy, well fed, free from pain and fear, and can behave naturally according to their species in a suitable environment, taking into account their life experience over time.
Can animal welfare be measured, or is it just an opinion?
Animal welfare is measured using observable scientific indicators. Animal-based assessment is based on direct observation of the animal, considering its health, physical condition, behavior, and its relationship with the environment.
Does space matter?
Yes, as do other factors (such as handling, feeding, health, etc.). It's not just about size, but about ensuring the environment allows the animal to move, rest, socialize, and access food and water without stress.
Does animal welfare mean “zero antibiotics”?
No. It means preventing diseases and using antibiotics responsibly when necessary, always under veterinary supervision.
Are mutilations (tails, beaks, etc.) allowed?
These practices are not part of the objective of animal welfare. When permitted by law and applied in certification Welfair® are evaluated and penalized, always prioritizing prevention and reducing the impact on the animal.
¿WelfairDoes ® apply to farms, slaughterhouses, or both?
It applies to both farms and slaughterhouses, assessing animal welfare on the farm and during the slaughter process, with the aim of minimizing stress and suffering for the animals.
Does it have an impact on sustainability?
Yes. Good animal welfare improves sustainability: healthier animals require less treatment and produce higher quality food, strengthening the entire system.