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‘the key to addressing issues of animal testing and animaltherapy is to identify the connection and interest of the Africansocieties, including their connections with animals, and use thisas advocacy entry points’Prof. Sarah Bexel making the presentation on behalf of Prof TedeschiProf. Philip Tedeschi presentation as delivered by Prof. Sarah Bexel reported that studiesby Denver University have shown that animal assisted therapy is helping in the treatmentof different human conditions. Studies by the University have shown a strong connectionbetween animal abuse and domestic violence. On the more positive side, there are clearindications that companion animals can help in parenting skills and even in helpingchildren with learning disabilities. In her opinion, the key to addressing issues of animaltesting and animal therapy is to identify the connection and interest of the Africansocieties, including their connections with animals, and use this as advocacy entry points.FARM <strong>ANIMAL</strong> <strong>WELFARE</strong>Presentations1. Animal Production in Africa and its Impact on Animal Welfare-Tozie Zokufa; Chairman-Pan African Animal Welfare Alliance2. Factory farming and Commercial Fisheries: the Growth of Industrial Production and itsImpact on Animal Welfare - Sarah M. Bexell; Chengdu, Sichuan, China3. Stunning and Animal Welfare from Religious and Scientific Perspectives - Amr Hamdy;AWARE – Egypt and Emmanuel Eyoh; NSPCA - Nigeria4. Good Agricultural Practices and Animal Welfare: Opportunities and Challenges Posed byEmerging Agricultural Technologies (such as Genetic Engineering) TowardsSustainability of Community Livelihoods and Animal Welfare in Africa- Daniel Maingi;Scientist - KenyaKey Discussion areasIn his opening presentation, Tozie Zokufa, observed that factory farming is being pushedby people in development under the guise of increased food security. However, factoryfarming as well as commercial fisheries impact negatively on animal welfare. Indeed, thereare many dangers linked with factory farming that harmfully impinge both upondevelopment and animal welfare.Report of The 1 st International Pan African Animal Welfare Alliance (PAAWA) 2013 Page 22
‘there is need to be very sensitive on the kind of biotechnologypractices that Africa adopts, because many are likely to lead togreater food insecurity in Africa under the guise of biologicallyassisted food productionDr. Daniel MaingiOne of the key drawbacks of factory farming is the use of large quantities of water, corn orcrops. Furthermore, negative changes in farming methods leads to poor lifestyles whilstpoor feeding is brought about by poor distribution of food.Mr Zokufa emphasized the need to be very sensitive on the kind of biotechnology practicesthat Africa adopts, because many are likely to lead to greater food insecurity in Africa. Heconcluded by observing the need to make food production more socially just, economicallyfeasible and environmentally friendly.In their presentation, Emmanuel Eyo and Amr Hamdy stated that animal welfare alsorequires that every organization have euthanasia policies. Religions such as Islam havelong included guidance about animal slaughter, which were designed to prevent animalsuffering and prolonged pain.‘Animal welfare requires that organization have euthanasia policiesto ensure animal’Emmanuel Eyoh (Nigeria)Euthanasia is in itself good when there are clear guidelines and rationale.‘Religions such as Islam have long included guidance aboutanimal slaughter, which were designed to prevent animalsuffering’Arm Hamdy (Egypt)They both observed that animals should not only be taken care of for their economic value.When the case for euthanasia or consumption is inevitable, we should borrow from thebest practice in euthanasia and religious killing, both of which are designed to ensure theleast pain for animals.Report of The 1 st International Pan African Animal Welfare Alliance (PAAWA) 2013 Page 23
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