Tierwohl in Biolandbau-Regelungen und Richtlinien – Analyse und Vorschlag für mehr tierbezogene Hilfsmittel/Indikatoren

Summary

Based on the analysis of animal welfare legislation and private organic and non-organic standards in the EU funded project EconWelfare, areas for improvement of animal welfare in organic farming regulations and standards were identified. A more outcome-oriented approach to improve animal welfare for cattle with a checklist for inspectors and farmers was tested and evaluated in Switzerland. Proposals are made how to improve animal welfare on organic farms in standard setting and with a voluntary complementary assessment tool linked to inspection of organic farms.