8. Leadership and governance

Halter’s Animal Welfare & Ethics Leadership Group (AWELG) ensures that Halter’s system continues to protect and advance animal welfare standards, and continues to comply with animal welfare legislation in the markets that Halter operates, from a commercial and research & development perspective.

Halter’s AWELG comprises Halter’s Chief Executive Officer, Director of Animal, and Director of Data and Systems, and Halter’s external independent animal welfare advisor, veterinarian Dr John Hellstrom ONZM. Whilst Halter is fully responsible for its system, Halter’s AWELG also receives advice from Halter’s Veterinary Advisory Board (see section 2), regarding animal health and welfare.

Halter’s AWELG meets quarterly to discuss research, issues and opportunities relating to animal welfare and Halter’s system and products. The group maintains open communication between Halter’s internal subject matter experts and external, independent advisors in animal welfare. Halter’s AWELG is also supported by a crisis response team within Halter who, if required, would meet urgently in response to an animal welfare matter requiring immediate attention, advice and resolution.

For more information contact: animalwelfare@halter.co.nz