Research shows that shade significantly reduces heat pain in animals. Despite that, there are no mandatory requirements for owners and carers of animals to provide adequate shade/shelter.  There is no minimum standard for shade/ shelter.“This results in severe suffering”, according to Australian-born veterinarian Andrew Knight, Professor of Animal Welfare at Winchester University in the UK.

“All farm animals are sentient, sensitive animals, capable of feeling pain, stress and fear”. Being exposed to excessive sunlight can be highly stressful and decrease their health and welfare. Such systematic lack of care is indicative of the widespread exploitation these animals endure.”

Please TAKE ACTION to help protect our farm animals.

Sign our petition https://www.animalsneedshade.org/petition/
Write a letter to your local member of parliament. If overseas you can use this letter as a template. https://www.animalsneedshade.org/write-a-letter/

If a Queensland Australia resident please sign the https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/work-of-assembly/petitions/petition-details?id=3499
Make a report if you see animals suffering https://www.animalsneedshade.org/make-a-report/