Animal welfare in Denmark

Published 2022년 10월 14일

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Denmark's agricultural sector, especially in the livestock industry, is marked by a focus on quality over bulk, driven by higher costs and more space for extensive farming. However, meat and dairy consumption is decreasing due to climate concerns. The country's pragmatic approach to fur farming and hunting reflects its cultural norms. Debates in Denmark include the reduction of piglet mortality, criticism of young calf exports, and discussions on animal welfare in nature reserves. A study by animal welfare experts ranked Denmark's pig and cattle farming practices among the best, crediting stricter regulations and voluntary agreements that prioritize animal welfare.
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Differences Similar to the Netherlands, Denmark has a livestock farm, especially pig farming, which is export-oriented. One difference is that the higher costs have forced the Danes more than the Netherlands towards quality instead of bulk production. In that context, quality means: a higher veterinary standard and more animal welfare. Both elements are easier to achieve than in the Netherlands because there is more space and more extensive livestock farming in Denmark. Until a few decades ago, vegetarians were hardly known in Denmark. Due to the climate debate, meat and dairy consumption has been brought up for discussion and the number of people who eat less or no meat has increased. The reason is the climate and hardly because of animal welfare. Pragmatic Fur farming is not banned in Denmark and will not be banned in the medium term. The temporary suspension of mink farming due to Covid-19 has not changed that. A TV program about hunting under the title 'Shoot and eat!' (Nak og ...

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