OF THE LWCC



What do we do?
The Livestock Welfare Coordinating Committee (LWCC) stands for humane livestock production and has been in existence since 1978. The LWCC has a voluntary industry membership where it had originally functioned as a Committee of the now disbanded Meat Board. In its present form the LWCC is funded by the Red Meat Industry from statutory levy income as well as from other commodity contributions.
The main objective of the LWCC is to take proactive actions to ensure humane and responsible handling of production livestock. While not an animal rights organisation the LWCC promotes welfare of livestock by participating in the drafting of informative material for all farmers , livestock transporters , abattoirs, sale yards, vending site and show-ground operators. The LWCC encourages practical humane research projects, observations, and desk research.
The LWCC also advises Government on related livestock welfare policy matters. A series of Livestock Codes are either already in existence or in the process of being compiled for the benefit of the relevant industries. Neither the LWCC itself nor its members are aligned to political or religious orientated groupings.

LWCC Since 1978
Taking proactive actions to ensure humane and responsible handling of production livestock.
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News
Chairman’s Report 2024/25
The reporting period will be remembered as the year in which the LWCC was successfully financed by its industry members...
Read MoreElection of office bearers
During the AGM meeting held on 9 May 2025 the 2024/2025 office bearers were re-elected for the 2025/2065 period
Read MoreLamb behaviour during and shortly after tail-docking
Routine husbandry procedures for lambs are increasingly scrutinised for their animal welfare implications. One such procedure is tail-docking, which is...
Read MoreProf Gareth Bath received an award
Prof Gareth Bath (Former LWCC Chairman) received an award for exceptional service to livestock welfare.
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