Our Mission

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To advocate for animals used in food and fiber production by providing a veterinary perspective grounded in animal welfare and ethics.

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Our Goals

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Through education, policy development, advocacy, and collaborative animal care, the Veterinary Association for Farm Animal Welfare seeks to:

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• Improve the welfare of animals used in food and fiber production through the promotion and utilization of contemporary science-driven frameworks and research;

• Support veterinarians, the profession, and animal producers and suppliers in their adoption of welfare-centered practices and policies for farm animals; and,

• Build awareness about food and fiber production systems to help mitigate or eliminate negative impacts of those systems on animals and society.

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Our Focus

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The Veterinary Association for Farm Animal Welfare will initially be focused on:

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• ​Prevent and mitigate pain experienced by farm animals;

• Promote living environments that meet the animals’ physical and psychological needs; and,

• Ensure humane end-of-life practices.

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Our Values

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The Veterinary Association for Farm Animal Welfare pledges to:

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• Work collaboratively, creatively, and respectfully with others to advance our mission; 

• Honor diversity and inclusion of thoughts about farm animal welfare issues and practices;

• Advance our goals by providing a medical perspective guided by science, ethics, and compassion; and,

• Protect and advance the integrity of the veterinary profession.