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Octopus farming - that's a NO!
Find out why VAWA opposes octopus farming.
VAWA
May 20, 20252 min read
VAWA Position | Pain
Pain is ‘ …a clinically important condition that adversely affects an animal's quality of life.’ [1] 'Given animals are sentient, and...
VAWA
Apr 30, 20241 min read
Helping our deer
VAWA submitted an extensive feedback document to NAWAC/MPI on the Code of Welfare | Deer. We note that the Deer Industry New Zealand...
VAWA
Nov 9, 20221 min read
Virtual Fencing
Given the aversive training methods of virtual fencing technology and the uncertainties about the long-term impacts on animal welfare,...
VAWA
Nov 9, 20222 min read
Animal Welfare System | Review & Renew
The animal welfare system is set up as a “fox in the henhouse” - a reset is needed.
VAWA
Sep 28, 20223 min read
Every cat in a lap.
Visit the National Cat Management Group's page for Cat Guardians Information & Education With the support of our fabulous VAWA members,...
VAWA
Aug 4, 20223 min read
Animal Welfare | Policy & Positions
Policy | Animal Welfare Animals are sentient, have intrinsic value, and their welfare matters. In its 2015 amendment, Aoteaora New...
VAWA
Jul 15, 20221 min read
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