Cold weather is expected: Quick! we should move the cows inside! TRUE or FALSE?

Version française FALSE : Cows do not feel the cold in the same way that we do. Outside in wintertime, a cow in the falling snow will be much more impacted than in dry weather. Bad weather is coming… Quick! Let’s go inside and get warm. Look at the cows outside in the cold… poor […]

Welfare is common to all animals, TRUE or FALSE?

Version française True and False … let us explain why ! The definition of welfare and the principles for assessing it are the same for all species and/or animals Scientific studies show that many species, from invertebrates to vertebrates, are endowed with consciousness[1] and that at least vertebrates and fish are capable of feeling emotions[2]. Animals […]

Welfare is better in smaller farms! TRUE or FALSE?

Version française FALSE… Scientific publications do not show a direct link between animal welfare and the size of a farm… and explain that other factors must be taken into account! For many consumers, an increase in farm size is often associated with animal welfare deterioration. However, scientific publications do not show a direct link between […]