The Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines

The Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for cattle stipulate that good husbandry principles include:

• “Assessment of the need to undertake any husbandry procedures that may result in significant short-term pain against alternative strategies for the long-term welfare of the sheep/cattle.”
• “Undertaking of any husbandry procedures required for planned flock herd management in a manner that reduces the impact of these procedures and minimises risks to cattle welfare.”

For beef producers, the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for cattle states:

• “G6.2 Surgical procedures should be done with pain relief. Operators should seek advice on current pain minimisation strategies.”