Chapter 16 - Welfare

Represents the view that animals under human care should be maintained under conditions that do not pose unnecessary harm

• healthy • comfortable • safe • able to express innate behavior • not suffering from unpleasant states

A system of moral values that provide the basis fo the determination of what a person believes is right or wrong

The belief that animals have intrinsic rights to life and liberty, just as humans

• feelings • animal choices • nature of the species • five freedoms • biological - functioning based

Defines animal welfare in terms of emotions - feelings are subjective and inferred - tied to bodily responses Aka affective states

The animal is allowed to choose between certain aspects of its environment and the assumption is made that the animal will choose according to its best interests - can be influenced by prior experiences

Approach states that animals should be raised in their natural environment in natural ways Aka natural living

Outlines the elements necessary for ideal welfare and defines the husbandry and resources required to promote this ideal state - does not consider social behaviors

• freedom from hunger and thirst • freedom from discomfort • freedom from pain,injury or disease • freedom to express normal behavior • freedom from fear and distress

Aims to define the biological costs associated with the environment Performance - growth rate, age, productivity Immunity - health status, disease prevalence, resiliency