The work of state agencies and vets in animal neglect cases could be helped by better knowledge of the link between farmer stress and wellbeing and livestock neglect, a report from UCD and the Department of Agriculture has found.
While it says incidents of neglect are relatively low in Ireland, it recommends the following:
Agencies responding to an on-farm crisis need to be aware that securing farmer health and wellbeing may be the most important strategy in improving animal welfare.
Knowing signs of human and livestock neglect can help support professionals identify at-risk situations.
Welfare assessments and interventions should be sensitively conducted, especially at times of crisis, and involve a helpful, non-confrontational approach that may include social workers or local support services.
Vets have a responsibility to seek to ensure animal welfare – this may require the confidentiality given to a client be put aside.
The report recommends a publicity campaign on the importance of positive farmer mental health and pocket-sized information about support services.
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The UCD report is titled Challenges and Solutions To Supporting Farm Animal Welfare in Ireland - Responding to the Human Element.
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The work of state agencies and vets in animal neglect cases could be helped by better knowledge of the link between farmer stress and wellbeing and livestock neglect, a report from UCD and the Department of Agriculture has found.
While it says incidents of neglect are relatively low in Ireland, it recommends the following:
Agencies responding to an on-farm crisis need to be aware that securing farmer health and wellbeing may be the most important strategy in improving animal welfare.
Knowing signs of human and livestock neglect can help support professionals identify at-risk situations.
Welfare assessments and interventions should be sensitively conducted, especially at times of crisis, and involve a helpful, non-confrontational approach that may include social workers or local support services.
Vets have a responsibility to seek to ensure animal welfare – this may require the confidentiality given to a client be put aside.
The report recommends a publicity campaign on the importance of positive farmer mental health and pocket-sized information about support services.
The UCD report is titled Challenges and Solutions To Supporting Farm Animal Welfare in Ireland - Responding to the Human Element.
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