Your words really resonated with me. Thank you for sharing. I too agree. The real change must come from policy changes that are not lost in translation.
Real change needs policy that’s specific, measurable, and properly resourced, with clear accountability. Otherwise we just end up with new labels and the same outcomes.
I also am very concerned about the cruelty inflicted on an animal before death. If anyone really knew the slaughter process, they would never eat meat again. Theres no concern in using more humane methods.
I knew a woman that raised quails on her small farm. As the quails approached death, she used hand made little hoods to cover the quails heads. I inquired why. She remarked something astounding. That if the quails in line saw the death that awaited, the fear 😨 would release a certain chemical that affected the meat. Wow! Think about it. It’s awful. Eat your veggies! 🥕 🥦
Thank you so much for sharing this! I agree with you 100% that the system needs to enforce change but also ensure that they are rewarding farmers for aligning with these welfare improvements and by importing and selling poorer welfate products it completely negates everything.
The welfare labelling system definitely needs more awareness as many people I know are so unaware about what it actually means. There can also be so much welfare washing which leads consumers to think they're choosing well.
I loved your anecdote about the vet and your pig! Working with compassion and patience is so important and shockingly often not the default setting of many people even with the animal care system. Most of my work actually involves working with exotic animals and training them to voluntarily participate through positive reinforcement in their own medical care and honestly, it's just so rewarding. Yes it takes time to invest in building relationships and getting to know what the animal enjoys or is motivated by; BUT to be able to carry out these procedures with minimal stress and often some aspect cognitive enrichment during the learning process! Nicer for the animals AND for the vets & care takers!
Thank you so much for your kind comment, sunny!! I love what I do, even though the welfare impact may be on an individual scale, it (hopefully) improves that animals world and experience! It can definitely be challenging at times but its so fulfilling too! 💚🌿 I might write about it in the future!
Your words really resonated with me. Thank you for sharing. I too agree. The real change must come from policy changes that are not lost in translation.
Thank you, I’m really glad it resonated.
Real change needs policy that’s specific, measurable, and properly resourced, with clear accountability. Otherwise we just end up with new labels and the same outcomes.
And a bunch of well paid consultants with reports that never quite get there…
I also am very concerned about the cruelty inflicted on an animal before death. If anyone really knew the slaughter process, they would never eat meat again. Theres no concern in using more humane methods.
I knew a woman that raised quails on her small farm. As the quails approached death, she used hand made little hoods to cover the quails heads. I inquired why. She remarked something astounding. That if the quails in line saw the death that awaited, the fear 😨 would release a certain chemical that affected the meat. Wow! Think about it. It’s awful. Eat your veggies! 🥕 🥦
Thank you so much for sharing this! I agree with you 100% that the system needs to enforce change but also ensure that they are rewarding farmers for aligning with these welfare improvements and by importing and selling poorer welfate products it completely negates everything.
The welfare labelling system definitely needs more awareness as many people I know are so unaware about what it actually means. There can also be so much welfare washing which leads consumers to think they're choosing well.
I loved your anecdote about the vet and your pig! Working with compassion and patience is so important and shockingly often not the default setting of many people even with the animal care system. Most of my work actually involves working with exotic animals and training them to voluntarily participate through positive reinforcement in their own medical care and honestly, it's just so rewarding. Yes it takes time to invest in building relationships and getting to know what the animal enjoys or is motivated by; BUT to be able to carry out these procedures with minimal stress and often some aspect cognitive enrichment during the learning process! Nicer for the animals AND for the vets & care takers!
Ty for an excellent comment. The work you’re doing sounds wonderful! 👍🤗 🐖
Thank you so much for your kind comment, sunny!! I love what I do, even though the welfare impact may be on an individual scale, it (hopefully) improves that animals world and experience! It can definitely be challenging at times but its so fulfilling too! 💚🌿 I might write about it in the future!