AWIN Welfare
ASSESSMENT PROTOCOLS
HORSES
The welfare assessment protocol for horses includes measures that address both physical and behavioral health.
HORSES
This protocol focuses on aspects like body condition, lameness, and the horse’s interaction with its environment and handlers.
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donkeys
This protocol emphasizes conditions often faced in work environments, such as the physical burden of carrying loads and the health impacts of these activities.
goats
This protocol incorporates indicators like body condition, the prevalence of injuries, and behaviors indicative of good welfare, such as social interactions and feeding habits.
Goats
It has been adapted for different farming systems, including intensive, semi-intensive, and extensive systems.
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Sheep
The protocol for sheep assesses various welfare indicators, including body condition, fleece cleanliness, and signs of disease.
sheep
This protocol ensures that sheep, whether raised for meat or wool, are evaluated comprehensively.
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turkeys
This protocol includes measures such as plumage condition, leg health, and behaviors like perching and dustbathing.
Turkeys
These indicators help ensure that turkeys are kept in environments that promote their natural behaviors and physical health.
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