This document serves as an industry guideline for wool sheep producers on how tail docking and castration should be done in a practical, safe, and economic manner while always optimising animal welfare.
A clear guideline such as this demonstrates the industry’s commitment to promoting animal welfare.
This document is intended to be used as a guideline by Cape Wools South Africa (CWSA), National Wool Growers Association (NWGA) advisors, wool sheep producers, and for possible inclusion in a certification system.
It will be available to CWSA and the NWGA as a point of reference for on-farm training, monitoring, and evaluation, as well as part of a welfare certification system which can be used to reassure the public and the industry that wool farming is pursued in a humane and responsible manner.
