Animal welfare
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Animal welfare
CABI, c2011
2nd ed
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
The welfare of animals continues to increase in recognition and concern throughout the world, with more and more research in the field offering new insights into the optimal conditions and treatment for the animals we live and work with. Providing a broad introduction to the key topics in the welfare of animals large and small, farm and companion, wild and zoo, this fully updated textbook covers ethics, animal pain and injury, health and disease and social conditions, welfare issues and problems, their assessment, and solutions. With contributions from renowned international experts Animal Welfare, 2nd Edition is an essential resource for students and researchers in animal and veterinary sciences.
Table of Contents
Introduction: Introduction Part I: Issues 1: Animal ethics 2: Understanding animal welfare Part II: Problems 3: Environmental challenge and animal agency 4: Hunger and thirst 5: Pain 6: Fear and other negative emotions 7: Behavioural restriction Part III: Assessment 8: Health and disease 9: Behaviour 10: Physiology 11: Preference and motivation research 12: Practical strategies to assess (and improve) welfare Part IV: Solutions 13: Physical conditions 14: Social conditions 15: Human contact 16: Genetic selection Part V: Implementation 17: Economics 18: Incentives and enforcement 19: International issues
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