FAQ
1. Why have we developed the Strategy?
2. Why is the Strategy for 10 years?
3. Why is the Strategy for Great Britain?
4. What are the objectives of the Strategy?
5. What is the scope of the Strategy?
6. What is the difference between the Strategy and the Implementation Plan?
7. Why is the Implementation Plan only for Scotland?
8. What is the aim of the Implementation Plan?
9. How can I get further information about the Strategy?
1. Why have we developed the Strategy?
The Animal Health and Welfare Strategy has been developed in recognition of the importance of animal health and welfare issues to society and the economy as well as to animals themselves. Its development also recognises the need to take a more strategic approach to the management of a wide range of activities undertaken by government and others. It sets out the principles behind the work that will be undertaken and the roles and responsibilities for delivering the strategy.
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2. Why is the Strategy for 10 years?
Change cannot happen overnight, and 10 years is a suitable period to allow the benefits from the strategy to be realised and measured.
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3. Why is the Strategy for Great Britain?
Disease knows no borders. Furthermore, England, Scotland and Wales share common principles for improving the health and welfare of animals, so it makes sense to have a joined up approach to this goal. Having a Great Britain Strategy also allows the three countries to share examples of best practice.
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4. What are the objectives of the strategy?
The Strategy sets out a vision of where we would like to be in ten years' time. We would like to achieve a continual improvement of animal health and welfare, and the Strategy recognises that this can be best achieved by working in partnership.
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5. What is the scope of the Strategy?
The Strategy is for all those who deal with animals. It is not just for government, but applies to all stakeholders. It encompasses the health and welfare of farmed livestock, companion and other animals, aquaculture, and game animals. The strategy is also concerned with wildlife where our actions affect their health or welfare, or where there is a risk of wildlife transmitting disease to other animals or humans.
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6. What is the difference between the strategy and the Implementation Plan?
The Strategy sets out the direction of where we want to go over the next decade, and the roles and responsibilities all those involved with animals have for taking it forward. The Implementation Plan shows the work that is going on to deliver the Strategy.
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7. Why is the Implementation Plan only for Scotland?
Although the Strategy is a Great Britain document, there are different priorities within the three countries. The Implementation plan reflects that the Strategy may be delivered differently in Scotland.
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8. What is the aim of the Implementation Plan?
The Implementation Plan outlines the good work that both government and other stakeholders are currently undertaking to raise standards of animal health and welfare. The most important principle of the Strategy is partnership, and we are always keen to hear about examples of initiatives that people outside of government are carrying out in this area.
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9. How can I get further information about the Strategy?
Contact us at:
Animal Health and Welfare Strategy, Planning and Exotics
Scottish Executive Environment and Rural Affairs Department
Room 345a
Pentland House
47 Robb's Loan
Edinburgh
EH14 1TY
ahwstrategy@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
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