As at 2022, there was an extra 8 million hectares of grazing land under forest since 1995
The Australian red meat industry is working to reduce, refine and replace harmful animal husbandary practices to create better animal welfare outcomes.
Keeping animals pain-free is a fundamental priority for the Australian red meat industry.
Compliance with industry animal welfare standards and guidelines is a legal requirement
AAWCS was established in 2013 and is an independently audited certification program.