Update on OIE s s International Farm Animal Welfare Guidelines. AMI Foundation Animal Care & Handling Conference March 26, 2010

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1 Update on OIE s s International Farm Animal Welfare Guidelines AMI Foundation Animal Care & Handling Conference March 26, 2010

2 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Associations Corporations American Farm Bureau Federation American Feed Industry Assn. Bayer Animal Health American National Cattlewomen, Inc. Cargill Animal Nutrition American Sheep Industry Assn. Elanco Animal Health American Veal Association Kent Feeds Group Coalition to Support Iowa s Farmers Intervet/Schering Plough Animal Health Nat l Cattlemen's Beef Assn. Monsanto Company National Chicken Council Morning Fresh Farms National Milk Producers Fed. Murphy-Brown, LLC National Pork Board Provimi North America National Pork Producers Council PIC USA National Turkey Federation Tyson Foods, Inc. United Egg Producers Vance Publishing Food 360 United Soybean Board U.S. Duck Council U.S. Poultry & Egg Association

3 Animal Ag Coalition Members American Association of Bovine Practitioners American Association of Swine Veterinarians American Farm Bureau Federation American Feed Industry Association American Horse Council American Meat Institute American Rabbit Breeders Association American Sheep Industry Association American Society of Animal Science American Veal Association American Veterinary Medical Association Animal Agriculture Alliance Animal Health Institute Animal Transportation Association Assn. of American Veterinary Medical Colleges Assn. of Veterinary Biologics Companies Biotechnology Industry Association Catfish Farmers of America Council for Agricultural Science and Technology Federation of Animal Science Societies Feld Entertainment Holstein Association USA, Inc. International Assn. of Transporters of Animals Livestock Exporters Association of the USA Livestock Marketing Association Livestock Marketing Association National Aquaculture Association National Association of Federal Veterinarians National Cattlemen s Beef Association National Chicken Council National Dairy Herd Improvement Association National Farmers Union National Grain and Feed Association National Institute for Agriculture Security National Institute for Animal Agriculture National Livestock Producers Association National Milk Producers Federation National Pork Producers Council National Pork Board National Renderers Association National Turkey Federation North American Elk Breeders Association R-CALF United Stockgrowers of America U.S. Animal Health Association U.S. Duck Council U.S. Poultry & Egg Producers Association United Egg Producers United Soybean Board

4 Role of the Animal Ag Alliance Alliance serves as Liaison between Stakeholders and USDA & OIE on animal welfare Coordinates Stakeholder Input Representing >45 organizations, 150 individuals Alliance Board of Directors Animal Agriculture Coalition Alliance OIE Expert Review Team Individual Members of Groups from Above (industry, associations, veterinarians, animal scientists, etc.) Provides Consensus Comments to USDA/OIE approved by all stakeholders involved

5 How Does Alliance Involve Stakeholders Distributing OIE Reports Organize Initial Conference Call for all Stakeholders A Working Group is identified by volunteers from Stakeholders to draft comments Comments submitted once or more (as necessary) to all stakeholders for input A consensus set of comments are approved and submitted to USDA and OIE on behalf of USA animal agriculture

6 The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) The Office International des Epizooties (OIE) was formed through an international Agreement in 1924 as a result of a recognized need to fight animal diseases at a global level. The OIE is the intergovernmental organization responsible for improving animal health worldwide. 175 Member Countries and Territories Designated by the World Trade Organization as the scientific reference body for animal health the OIE changed name to the World Organization for Animal Health

7 OIE 175 Member Countries Americas: 31 Africa: 49 Europe: 50 Middle East: 15 Asia: 30 One country, one vote

8 SPS Agreement Food safety Animal health Plant health

9 New Mandates for the OIE Strategic Plan Animal Welfare Food Production and Safety Farm to slaughter

10 OIE and Farm Animal Welfare October 2002 Animal Welfare Working Group Formed Feb st International Conference on Animal Welfare Give visibility to OIE s s work and enhance leadership role Promote support for international guidelines Engage international stakeholders Seek support for scientific-based approach May 2004 Guiding Principles Approved

11 OIE and Animal Welfare Mission Statement: Mission Statement: To provide international leadership in animal welfare through the development of sciencebased standards and guidelines, the provision of expert advice and the promotion of relevant education and research.

12 MEMBERS OF THE OIE WORKING GROUP ON ANIMAL WELFARE Dr David Bayvel (Chair) Director Animal Welfare MAF Biosecurity New Zealand NEW ZEALAND Prof. David Fraser Professor and Chair in Animal Welfare Faculty of Agricultural Sciences & Ethics University of British Columbia CANADA Dr Andrea Gavinelli Administrator, European Commission Directorate General Health and Consumer Protection BELGIUM Dr Marosi Molomo Director of Livestock Services Department of Livestock Services Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security Prof. Dr Tore Håstein Past President of the OIE Fish Diseases Comm. National Veterinary Institute NORWAY Dr Walter N. Masiga Retired Director of African Bureau Animal Resources KENYA Dr Sira Abdul Rahman Retd. Dean Bangalore Veterinary College INDIA Prof. Hassan Aidaros Professor of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine Faculty of Veterinary Medicine EGYPT Dr David Wilkins Secretary, ICFAW UNITED KINGDOM Professor Neville Gregory Representing International Dairy Federation UNITED KINGDOM

13 International Farm Animal Welfare Guidelines Establishes Animal Welfare Ad Hoc Committees per specific subject matter Transportation Slaughter Farm Animal Production Practices

14 OIE and Farm Animal Welfare Existing Guidelines Approved Transportation by Land (updated Dec 07) Transportation by Sea (updated Dec 07) Transportation by Air Slaughter for Human Consumption Humane Killing for Disease Control Purposes Web site: Transportation Guidelines edited by OIE & submitted for comments by member countries

15 OIE and Farm Animal Welfare Additional OIE Actions 2007 Definition of Animal Welfare issued to member countries for review and comment Consensus Recommendations submitted to USDA & OIE from USA Stakeholders nd International Conference on AW Held Cairo, Egypt Resolutions from 2008 International Animal Welfare Conference were submitted to member countries for review & comment USA Stakeholders corrected statements in consensus comments submitted and were adopted by OIE

16 Resolutions from Cairo OIE MEMBERS ARE REQUESTED TO: Create or update, where necessary, legislation that prevents cruelty to animals as well as legislation that establishes a legal basis for complying with OIE standards as well as supporting guidelines for the use of good practice to encourage compliance with OIE standards; Support the development of program for education and scientific research relevant to animal welfare. Education program should be directed to key players, particularly to veterinarians, livestock owners and animal handlers, NGOs and other key target categories, such as women and children; Promote the adoption by the United Nations of a Declaration addressing animal welfare, including compliance with OIE animal health and welfare standards; Nominate OIE animal welfare national focal points, under the authority of the OIE Delegate and to develop national programs; Encourage the private sector to respect OIE standards and not to adopt private standards that are in conflict with the OIE standards, particularly for the importation of animal products from developing countries

17 Current Guidelines Being Developed Livestock Production Systems Beef Cattle: : Dr. Dan Thomson, Kansas State University, Chair Guideline Reports Reviewed & Comments Submitted to USDA USDA Comments Submitted to OIE Recommendations Outcome based Key Areas Addressed: Behavior Handling Biosecurity Growth Rate Thermal Environment Nutrition Flooring/Bedding Social Environment Stocking Density Protection from Predators Painful Husbandry Procedures Personnel Training

18 Current Guidelines Being Developed Broiler Chickens: Dr. Joy Mench, U of CA Dr. Joy Mench, U of CA Davis, committee member Guideline Reports Reviewed & Comments Submitted to USDA Recommendations Outcome based Key Areas Addressed: Housing Systems (cages, extensive, intensive) Disease incidence Behavior (Cannibalism, feather pecking, dust bathing, etc.) Growth rate, feed conversion, Nutrition Biosecurity Thermal Environment, Acoustic Environment Lighting Air Quality Flooring/Bedding Stocking Density Protection from Predators Genetic Selections Painful Interventions Handling Personnel Training Emergency Plans

19 What s s Next? Guidelines for All Remaining Farm Animal Species Farm Animal Housing Systems

20 CONCERNS Trade Implications animal welfare standards debated in trade negotiations Agreed on a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare with WTO Push for member countries to adopt federal AW legislation NGOs Providing Input Directly to OIE - on Animal Welfare only Activists groups working through WSPA an international animal welfare group officially recognized by OIE Influence of the new Global Animal Partnership - Miyun Park, Executive Director, formerly HSUS part of United Nations FAO Gateway to Farm Animal Welfare Recommendations from OIE conferences & meetings are not always reflective of conference discussions OIE operates by consensus, BUT resolutions pass unless objections are presented

21 Recent Developments in USA January 2010 USDA created new staff position: Farm Animal Welfare Coordinator Gary Egrie,, DVM, National Aquaculture Program Manager, USDA- APHIS Veterinary Services since 2005 Veterinary Services Division Reports to Dr. John Clifford, Chief Veterinary Officer and US Representative to the OIE Responsible for Coordinating USA s s Comments to OIE on Animal Welfare May 5, 2010 Alliance hosting a Roundtable meeting between Farm Animal Producer Groups and USDA to showcase each group s s animal welfare programs

22 Benefits of Animal Ag Alliance One Point for USDA distribution of OIE AW notifications Coordinated stakeholder Comments: Transportation Guidelines Slaughter Guidelines Animal Welfare Definition Resolutions from 2 nd AW Conference in Cairo Beef Cattle Production Broiler Chicken Production Provided recommendations for USA subject experts to serve on OIE Ad Hoc committees most have had USA representation Lobbied for Industry Representative on OIE Animal Welfare Working Group achieved: Rotating Seat represented by International Meat Secretariat, International Dairy Association and International Federation of Agricultural Producers Alliance attends all OIE Animal Welfare Conferences coordinates USA stakeholder actions and represents USA stakeholder perspective National Coordinator to Work with USDA

23 What Can You Do? Get Involved with Animal Agriculture Alliance Ensure AW policies & training are implemented throughout your operations USA Stakeholders must continue to show strong welfare practices & results in US throughout food chain Discuss with international colleagues to seek support for USA s s perspective in OIE guidelines and resolutions

24 Thank you!