What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to develop a national monitoring system for animal welfare in agriculture and fish farming.

March 1, 2026

Monitoring Animal Welfare in Agriculture and Fish Farming. Results of the Project "National Animal Welfare Monitoring" (NaTiMon)

ABAngela BergschmidtJohann Heinrich von Thünen-Institut JBJan Brinkmann SMSolveig March

Key Points

The aim is to develop a national monitoring system for animal welfare in agriculture and fish farming.
Identified key indicators for animal welfare monitoring.
Developed a comprehensive concept for implementing monitoring in Germany.
Focused on both agricultural animals and fish farming practices.
Demonstrated the need for improved data on animal welfare in Germany.
Provided a clear framework for future monitoring efforts.
Highlighted existing gaps in current animal welfare information.

Abstract

• Although animal welfare is important to the German citizens, adequate information is still missing • The implementation of a national animal welfare monitoring would help to solve the issue • NaTiMon selected suitable indicators and developed an evidence-based concept for the implementation of a national animal welfare monitoring in Germany

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