Farm animal conference in Mumbai on March 8

Dr Nandita Shah will be in Mumbai much of March. She is helping organize the Farm Animal conference in Mumbai which is being held jointly by the Humane Society International (HSI)  and the Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations (FIAPO) on the 8th of March.

The workshop is a unique opportunity for animal advocates to learn more about issues affecting the billions of animals that are raised (and slaughtered) for food and fibre in our country.

The food and fibre sector abuses more animals than any other animal-based industry - most of this abuse is invisible and lifelong. With changing lifestyles there is increased demand for animal products. This is progressively changing the nature of animal agriculture towards industrial production, which is far more exploitative for animals, harmful for the environment and inequitable for poor communities.   The workshop will explore different aspects of the farmed animal industry in India, and discuss current animal protection campaigns targeting this cruelty. It will also identify actions that organisations/individuals involved in animal protection can take to improve the lives of food animals, and discuss ways in which we can support each other in our efforts.   It is hoped that this workshop will be a first small step towards building a stronger animal protection movement in the area of farm animal welfare.   Date : 8 March 2009. Time: 9am - 5pm Venue: Nalanda Training Room Times Tower, 6th floor Kamala Mills Compound, Lower Parel, Mumbai,   There is space for 50 participants that is available on first come first served basis upon remittance of a nominal registration fee of Rs. 200. Lunch and refreshments will be provided by the organisers. Travel expenses will not be provided. 

Registration If you are interested in attending this workshop, please send an email with the following details to cmirle@hsus.org

• Name:
• Contact details, including full address, telephone number(s), email address
• Would you be representing an organisation? If so please provide the name and contact details
• What you expect to gain from this workshop
• Interest in volunteering with the organisation of the workshop