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Case studies

These case studies showcase examples of good animal welfare practices and outcomes across a broad range of animal species in Australia. They also demonstrate some of the opportunities for continued improvement through the renewal of the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS).

Additional case studies are being developed throughout the development of the AAWS.

Giant Oystercracker Dart fish (Trachinotus anak). © George Koster CSIRO
Image of a hand on a dog's head

Cherbourg dog management

  • Case study
  • First Nations
Four people standing, shaking hands, on a rooftop

New animal welfare standards in Vietnam

  • Case study
  • Animals
Decorative image - two agriculturalists inspect planting

Australian Agriculture Sustainability

  • Case study
  • Animals
Image of gastric mucosa intestinal metaplasia under microscopy

Non-animal models

  • Case study
  • Animals
Two people working on a boat, measuring a small shark

Enhancing fish welfare in commercial capture fisheries

  • Case study
  • Animals
Image of a group of feral pigs standing in a wooded area

Humane management of invasive species

  • Case study
  • Pests

Cross-sectoral animal welfare environmental scan

The renewal of the AAWS reflects Australia’s commitment to modern, sustainable, evidence and science-based welfare practices. 

The department has prepared a cross-sectoral animal welfare environmental scan to outline the context in which animal welfare systems operate in Australia, and within which the renewed AAWS is being developed.

The environmental scan is a desk top exercise with references included.

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Animal Welfare in Australia 2025 – Environmental Scan

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