Table 4.
Time periods given for correction of the seven most common non-compliances found in both official animal welfare control (CAB = County Administrative Board) and Arlagården private standard audits (Arla) in the Swedish county of Västra Götaland during 2010–2013. The periods were calculated from the first time the specific non-compliance was observed.
| Type of Non-Compliance | Median (Range) (Days) | as Soon as Possible 1 | at Next Planned Inspection 1 | No Deadline Given 1 | Information Is Lacking or Ambiguous | Total Number of This Non-Compliance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAB | Arla | CAB | CAB | CAB | CAB | Arla | CAB | Arla | |
| Dirty animals | 30 (6–300) | 7 (1–60) | 10% | 2% | 25% | 2% | 4% | 150 | 97 |
| Wet and dirty laying areas | 30 (0–300) | 8.5 (1–90) | 9% | 3% | 23% | 3% | 7% | 158 | 73 |
| Inadequate feed and water supply | 42.5 (0–195) | 7 (1–240) | 11% | 0% | 30% | 0% | 0% | 82 | 91 |
| Injury risks for the animals | 42.5 (1–195) | 30 (1–210) | 13% | 0% | 18% | 0% | 0% | 61 | 24 |
| Lack of necessary animal facilities | 90 (3–300) | 90 (1–273) | 0% | 0% | 21% | 3% | 0% | 66 | 35 |
| Thin animals | 30 (1–210) | 30 (2–45) | 12% | 4% | 46% | 8% | 0% | 26 | 26 |
| Long claws | 40 (7–210) | 30 (7–45) | 8% | 8% | 15% | 4% | 0% | 26 | 38 |
1 Arla did always set a specific date for corrections so these categories were not applicable for Arla.