Rescue & Adoptions
Farm Animal Care
 Farm Sanctuary has been providing lifelong, loving care for farmed animals
since 1986. Since animals used for food production are rarely provided
individual care on factory farms, our shelters have become pioneers
in the care and treatment of farmed animals. We have developed many
effective treatments and care procedures for ailments that are common
in factory farmed animals. For example, turkeys and chickens, have
been selectively bred to grow abnormally fast and large, resulting
in many health problems due to excessive weight and overproduction.
Pigs, bred to be five times larger than their natural weight, suffer
from hoof abscesses and leg joint problems.
Our shelters have accumulated a wealth of farmed animal care information,
obtained through research, experience and hands-on work. We are
continually adding to our library of information, as our caregivers
and veterinarians explore new treatment options and discover new
care information. All health, nutritional and husbandry protocols
are updated as new information is acquired.
Farm Sanctuary has developed species-specific animal care sheets
that outline the basic care needs of farmed animals, including housing
and feed requirements, common health problems, health care needs,
and other basic care information. Click
here to view our care sheets.
Farm Sanctuary hosts a website devoted exclusively to farmed animal rescue,
care, and shelter news and information: www.farmanimalshelters.org.
This site includes an adoption bulletin board, training and internship
opportunities, farmed animal care information, shelter placement
needs, shelter events, and tips on starting, operating and developing
farmed animal sanctuaries.
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