The participants were asked the following question: "In your opinion, who should primarily bear the costs of animal welfare?" (Original question in German: „Wer sollte Ihrer Meinung nach in erster Linie die Kosten für eine tiergerechte Haltung tragen?“)
Multiple answers were possible.
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Bearing the costs of animal welfare in relation to food production in Germany 2017
This statistic shows the results of a survey in Germany about who should bear the costs of ensuring the welfare of livestock in German food production. The survey was conducted in December 2017. ** percent of respondents said that consumers should be the primary bearers of this cost (additional costs) to ensure animal welfare and the appropriate treatment of livestock.
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