# Animal welfare in extensive and conservation-oriented grazing systems

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# German animal welfare-oriented guidelines for conservation grazing now available in English

We would like to share the animal welfare-oriented guidelines developed by Bunde Wischen and partners for conservation grazing systems.

The guidelines focus on practical animal welfare considerations in extensive and conservation-oriented grazing systems and address topics such as:

- responsibility and daily management

- health monitoring

- grazing conditions

- infrastructure and handling

- weather and environmental conditions

- transport and emergency situations

An English version of the German guidelines has recently been published and may also be useful for practitioners, organisations, and projects working in different European contexts.

👉 Guidelines (English):  
[https://www.naturschutzflaechen.de/tierwohl](https://www.naturschutzflaechen.de/tierwohl)

We would be very interested to hear:

- How is animal welfare approached in extensive grazing systems in your region or country?

- Which challenges do you face regarding animal welfare in conservation grazing contexts?

- Are there comparable guidelines, standards, or approaches in your organisation or country?

- Which topics do you think deserve more attention in discussions around conservation grazing and animal welfare?

Feedback, experiences, and additional resources are very welcome.