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National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

Minister denies NZ Jews a kosher kill

Minister denies NZ Jews a kosher kill
Wellington May 28 NZPA - Agriculture Minister David Carter has rejected a recommendation from advisers that Jewish ritual slaughter of livestock be exempted from animal welfare rules to allow killing animals without preliminary stunning.

Minister denies NZ Jews a kosher kill

Minister denies NZ Jews a kosher kill
By Kent Atkinson of NZPA Wellington May 28 NZPA - Agriculture Minister David Carter has rejected a recommendation from advisers that Jewish ritual slaughter of livestock be exempted from animal welfare rules to allow killing animals without preliminary stunning.

New Cow Code Out

(Adds comment) Wellington, Feb 18 NZPA - A new code covering the welfare of dairy cattle was released today, but it does not take into account factory farming.

New Cow Code Out

New Cow Code Out
Wellington, Feb 18 NZPA - A new code covering the welfare of dairy cattle was released today, but it does not take into account factory farming.

Threat Of Legal Action Delays Pig Welfare Report

Threat Of Legal Action Delays Pig Welfare Report
Wellington, Dec 16 NZPA - A threat of legal action from pig farmers has delayed the release of a new review of the national welfare code for pigs.

Legal Action Derails Pig Welfare Code

Wellington, Dec 16 NZPA - The Pork Industry Board's threat of legal action which has delayed the release of a new code of welfare for pigs is disappointing, Agriculture Minister David Carter said today.

Government Against Factory Farming

Wellington, Dec 8 NZPA - The Government is against "factory farming" as it could have a negative impact on New Zealand's international free-range brand. After heated debate on the issue in Parliament today, Prime Minister John Key said "the Government doesn't support it."

Government Against Factory Farming

Wellington, Dec 8 NZPA - The Government is against "factory farming" as it could have a negative impact on New Zealand's international free-range brand. After heated debate on the issue in Parliament today, Prime Minister John Key said "the Government doesn't support it."

Government Says Draft Pig Code Out Soon

Government Says Draft Pig Code Out Soon
Wellington, Nov 3 NZPA - The Greens are accusing the Government of dragging its trotters over reforming how pigs can be treated.

Carter Calls On Pork Industry To Improve Performance

Wellington, July 20 NZPA - The pork industry should address consumer concerns about animal welfare and reductions to the length of time sows can be kept in dry stalls need to kick in sooner, Agriculture Minister David Carter says.