Controlled Atmosphere Killing
A process by which animals and birds are exposed to a mixture of gases in the air that, through breathing in, will kill the animals or birds.
Controlled Atmosphere Stunning
A process by which animals and birds are exposed to a mixture of gases in the air that, through breathing in, will induce the animals or birds into unconsciousness.
Cow-calf operation
The keeping of a breeding herd of cows and production of weaned calves.
Critically Non-Compliant
A farm is CNC when at audit it is found not to comply with standards that are deemed critical to ensuring good welfare.
Derives a share of livelihood
The farmer receives income from the work carried out on the farm.
Disc ring
A ring inserted into the top edge of the nose of the pig - the most sensitive area of the nose - in order to reduce or eliminate rooting behavior…
Downed animals
Animals unable to get on their feet.
Dry matter basis
A system of comparing or calculating the intake of different feeds by assessing all as if they have zero moisture content. (Daily dry matter basis is the quantity provided or…
Dual purpose breeds
Breeds of animals and birds that are productive in more than one area of food production, for example cattle raised for both meat and milk production and breeds of poultry…
Dust bath
A behavior pattern whereby birds dig themselves a hole in the ground and flick dirt over themselves as part of a routine to keep their feathers clean and eliminate mites…
