The Scottish Government

The Farm Animal Welfare Council

The Farm Animal Welfare Council (FAWC) is an independent advisory body established by the Government in 1979. Its terms of reference are to keep under review the welfare of farm animals on agricultural land, at market, in transit and at the place of slaughter; and to advise the Government of any legislative or other changes that may be necessary.

The Council can:

• investigate any topic falling within its remit.
• communicate freely with outside bodies, the European Commission and the public.
• publish its advice independently.

For more information on FAWC go to www.fawc.org.uk

Government Response to Farm and Animal Welfare Council Reports

May 2009

Government response to the FAWC report on the implications of tail docking and castration for the welfare of lambs.

FAWC report on the implications of tail docking and castration for the welfare of lambs