Dairy Goat Well-being
ADGA presents the following information to assist producers, breeders, & dairy goat enthusiasts.
Five Freedoms History | Disaster & Well-Being Resource Links
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Five Freedoms: A History
In 1965, a committee of the British government developed a “Report of the Technical Committee to Enquire into the Welfare of Animals Kept Under Intensive Livestock Husbandry Systems” also known as “The Brambell Report.”
From that initial report, the Farm Animal Welfare Council (then known as Farm Animal Welfare Advisory Committee), was formed and developed the Five Freedoms in 1979:
- Freedom from Hunger and Thirst: by ready access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigor.
- Freedom from Discomfort: by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area.
- Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease: by prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment.
- Freedom to Express Normal Behavior: by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal’s own kind.
- Freedom from Fear and Distress: by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering.
The Five Freedoms have been adopted by many international groups, including the World Organization for Animal Health. Most Animal Welfare audits are based on the Five Freedoms.
Body Condition Scoring
A PDF of the paper “Factors affecting Body Condition” and video description of the body condition scoring system. A collaborative project between the ADGA linear appraisal committee and the University of California, Davis.
Well-Being Reference Links
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Animal Well-Being, USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Disaster Preparedness Fact Sheet PDF
Disaster Preparedness NCDA website
Disaster Preparedness from the Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team
Goat Care Practices,UC Davis Extension
Goat Study 2019 – National Animal Health Monitoring System
Humane Farm Animal Care Standards
Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Goats, Australian Industry
Wildfire Preparedness Tips (30 min. video)