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LWCC
Livestock Welfare Co-Ordinating Comittee
Introduction
The LWCC which stands for humane livestock production has been in existence since 1978 and had functioned as a Committee of the previous Meat Board, until The Board`s final closure in 2002. Administrative functions are now financed by the RMIF. The objective is to take the necessary actions to ensure humane and responsible handling of livestock from production to slaughter. While not an animal rights organisation it promotes welfare of livestock by drafting, approval and distribution of informative material to farmers (commercial and emerging), transporters of livestock, operators of sale-yards and vending sites as well as abattoirs. In case it has to resort to practical research projects, observations, investigations and desk research. It also advises Government on issues of importance regarding animal welfare and related policy matters. About 15 codes, guidelines and manuals are already in existence or in the process of being developed for the livestock industry. The LWCC and its members, both individuals and organisations are not politically or religion driven.