hsa education
Bradford
The HSA is an independent registered charity, founded in 1911. It is the only UK
charity concerned exclusively in the promotion of the humane treatment of all
food animals worldwide in markets, during transport, at slaughter, and killing
for welfare reasons and disease control. Growing numbers of people are
interested and concerned about the welfare of the animals that provide them with
food and the HSA has gained an international reputation for providing practical,
science-based solutions to improve food animal welfare. The objectives of the
HSA are: The promotion of humane methods of slaughter; The introduction of
reforms in livestock markets (including transport facilities) where needed to
prevent the suffering of animals. The HSA works to achieve these through
providing: Technical information and advice on all aspects of animal handling,
transport and slaughter. Training and education in humane methods of handling
and slaughter of livestock for farmers, vets, abattoir staff and students.
Technical and educational publications in a range of formats. Independent advice
to governments, animal welfare organisations and the food industry worldwide.
Visits to farm animal handling and slaughtering facilities, recommending and
advising on improvements where necessary. Funding and support for essential
research and other projects aimed at improving animal welfare during transport,
in markets and at slaughter. Assistance with development and application of
scientific advances into the working practices of the meat industry. The HSA's
work has resulted in many significant improvements for food animals around the
world and many of the reforms it has promoted in transport, markets and
slaughter are now taken for granted. Significant improvements continue to be
achieved through working constructively alongside agricultural, meat industry,
veterinary and other welfare and professional organisations. Together we can
make a difference The HSA relies on donations, subscriptions and legacies. With
your support it will continue to make practical and lasting improvements to the
welfare of all food animals.
