The Welfare of Animals: The Silent Majority (Animal Welfare Book 8)

"The quality of life that we provide for animals for food, companionship, sport and clothing will determine their welfare, and even the welfare of wild animals is affected by human activities. This book challenges us to reflect on that silent majority of animals with no voice. We are increasingly questioning whether our use of animals is necessary, desirable and humane. The book provides a framework to make those difficult decisions. Aspects of welfare that are important to animals are considered, as well as their rights to different welfare standards. Provision for animal welfare depends as much on culture, gender and other societal influences as any scientific advances in management systems. The influence of intensification of animal use, especially in food production, on welfare is considerable and the international scale of welfare issues with different types of animals is discussed. The author describes his experiences investigating animal welfare in a vast range of different situations, from the Bedouins slaughtering sheep in the desert to livestock being transported from Australia to the Middle East. This book will be of interest to anyone concerned with the welfare of animals, but especially veterinarians, animal owners and animal scientists."--BOOK JACKET. This Book Is One Of A Series Of Textbooks On The Welfare Of Animals. The Dog Is The Most Widely Distributed Of All The Domesticated Animals And Is Used For A Wider Range Of Activities Than Any Other Species. Dogs Live In Close Proximity To Humans As Pets But Also As Free-ranging Street And Village Dogs. The Majority Of Dogs Live Short Lives As Street Or Village Dogs And Their Lifestyle And Welfare Is Often Poor. Many Dogs Work With Humans And Are Also Used For Sport And Entertainment. This Book Discusses The Management Of All Types Of Dogs And How This Affects Their Welfare. In Wealthy Societies The Health And Nutrition Of Valuable Working And Sport Dogs Is Generally Good. However, Their Function May Predispose Them To Injury As For Example Racing Greyhounds. Pet Dogs Are Often Deeply Loved, Well Fed And Healthy But Many Exhibit Behaviours Which Are Considered To Be Caused By Anxiety. In Addition Many May Spend A Large Proportion Of Their Lives Alone. This Is Inappropriate For A Social Animal. The Welfare Of Laboratory Dogs Which Is Of Concern To Many People Is Discussed As Is The Welfare Of Animals Held In Shelters Waiting For Re-homing Or Euthanasia. This Book Is Of Interest To Everyone Interested In Dogs And Their Welfare. These Include Dog Owners, Veterinarians, Animal Shelter Staff, Students And Academics. The Domestication, Behaviour And Use Of The Dog -- Free Living Dogs -- Breeds And Breeding -- Canine Nutrition And Welfare -- Health And Welfare -- Pain In Dogs : Its Recognition And Alleviation -- Training Methods -- The Welfare Of The Athletes; Greyhounds And Sled Dogs -- The Dog As A Research Animal -- Dogs In Shelters -- Behavioural Problems -- The Pet Dog. By Kevin Stafford. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 237-274) And Index. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web. Animal welfare is attracting increasing interest worldwide, but particularly from those in developed countries, who now have the knowledge and resources to be able to offer the best management systems for their farm animals, as well as potentially being able to offer plentiful resources for companion, zoo and laboratory animals. The increased attention given to farm animal welfare in the West derives largely from the fact that the relentless pursuit of financial reward and efficiency has led to the development of intensive animal production systems, that challenge the conscience of many consumers in those countries. In developing countries human survival is still a daily uncertainty, so that provision for animal welfare has to be balanced against human welfare. Welfare is usually provided for only if it supports the output of the animal, be it food, work, clothing, sport or companionship. In reality, there are resources for all if they are properly husbanded in both developing and developed countries. The inequitable division of the world's riches creates physical and psychological poverty for humans and animals alike in all sectors of the world. Livestock are the world's biggest land user (FAO, 2002) and the population is increasing rapidly to meet the need of an expanding human population. Populations of farm animals managed by humans are therefore increasing worldwide, and there is the tendency to allocate fewer resources to each animal. Increased attention to welfare issues is just as evident for companion, laboratory, wild and zoo animals. Animal welfare is attracting increasing interest worldwide, but particularly from those in developed countries, who now have the knowledge and resources to be able to offer the b est management systems for their farm animals, as well as potentially being able to offer plentiful resources for companion, zoo and laboratory animals. The increased attention given to animal welfare in the West derives la rgely from the fact that the relentless pursuit of financial reward and efficiency has lead to the development of intensive animal production systems that offend the conscience of many consumers in those countries. In devel oping countries, human survival is still a daily uncertainty, so that provision fo r animal welfare has to be balanced against human welfare. Welfare is usua lly provided for only if it supports the output of the animal, be it food, work, clothing, sport or companionship. In reality there are resources for all if they are properly husbanded in both developing and developed countries. The inequitable division of the world s riches creates physical and psychological poverty for humans and animals alike in all sectors of the world. Liv estock are the world s biggest land user (FAO, 2002) and the population, particularly of monogastric animals, is increasing rapidly to meet the need of an expanding human population. Populations of animals managed by humans are therefore increasing worldwide, so there is the tendency to allocate fewer resources to each one." Animal welfare is attracting increasing interest worldwide, but particularly from those in developed countries, who now have the knowledge and resources to be able to offer the best management systems for their farm animals, as well as potentially being able to offer plentiful resources for companion, zoo and laboratory animals. The increased attention given to farm animal welfare in the West derives largely from the fact that the relentless pursuit of financial reward and efficiency has led to the development of intensive animal production systems that challenge the conscience of many consumers in those countries. In developing countries, human survival is still a daily uncertainty, so that provision for animal welfare has to be balanced against human welfare. Welfare is usually provided for only if it supports the output of the animal, be it food, work, clothing, sport or companionship. In re- ity, there are resources for all if they are properly husbanded in both developing and developed countries. The inequitable division of the world?s riches creates physical and psychological poverty for humans and animals alike in many parts of the world. Livestock are the world?s biggest land user (FAO, 2002) and the population is increasing rapidly to meet the need of an expanding human population. Populations of farm animals managed by humans are therefore increasing worldwide, and there is the tendency to allocate fewer resources to each animal

This book - the third in a series on Animal Welfare - covers the major issues affecting the welfare of domestic cats.

In western countries the cat has become one of the most popular pets, with its traditional role of rodent catcher being replaced by that of companion animal. Nevertheless, many situations remain where the welfare of cats raises concerns.

This book, written by experts from the United Kingdom, the United States and Switzerland, presents up-to-date information on a broad array of topics. It covers recent developments in our understanding of cat behavior, considers the ways in which cat welfare is assessed, and addresses the successes and failures of the relationship between cats and humans, including feline behavior disorders. It also deals with the ever-increasing problem of stray and unwanted cats in shelters, the feral cat population, and the effects of housing, disease, nutrition, and breeding on cat welfare.

Although the focus is largely on cats in developed countries, this book should also be of relevance in developing countries, where issues affecting the welfare of domestic animals - not only of livestock but also of companion animals - are beginning to be identified and addressed.

This volume will be of interest to all those concerned with the welfare of cats, including veterinarians, animal behaviorists, animal welfare organizations and cat owners.

Animal welfare is attracting increasing interest worldwide, but particularly from those in developed countries, who now have the knowledge and resources to be able to improve the welfare of farm animals. The increased attention given to farm animal welfare in the West derives largely from the fact that the relentless pursuit of ?nancial reward and ef?ciency has led to the development of intensive animal production systems that disturb the conscience of many consumers. In developing countries, human survival is still a daily uncertainty, so that provision for animal welfare has to be balanced against human welfare. Welfare is usually provided for only if it supports the output of the animal, be it food, work, clothing, sport or companionship. In reality there are resources for all if they are properly husbanded in both developing and developed countries. The inequitable division of the world's riches creates physical and psychological poverty for humans and animals alike in many sectors of the world. Livestock are the world's biggest land user (FAO, 2002) and the population is increasing rapidly to meet the need of an expanding human population. Populations of farm animals managed by humans are therefore incre- ing worldwide, and in some regions there is a tendency to allocate fewer resources, such as labour, to each animal with potentially adverse consequences on the a- mals' welfare. The Welfare of Animals is an exciting book that will stimulate and provoke its readers. It describes many problems faced by animals – those we use for food, for pleasure or in research, and those simply but harshly affected by shrinking habitats in the face of the ever-growing human population. And yet it is not a depressing read. It focuses not only on the difficulties that animals face, but on their capacity for free-choice, for joy and excitement, and on the possible ways in which the planet can be shared between species if only we take the time and trouble to think more carefully about the impact of our actions. Clive Phillips moved from the United Kingdom to take up a Foundation Chair in Animal Welfare at the University of Queensland, becoming Australia's first Professor of Animal Welfare in 2003. This cultural leap, combined with his travels in countries like Malaysia and Borneo, permits him the unique and broad perspective that forms the backbone of this book. Eschewing the normal territory patrolled by the animal scientist (explaining the physiological basis of the stress response or causation of abnormal behaviour), Clive ventures into jungles and deserts, city centres and tribal homelands, and presents a book that remarkably and successfully combines travel-diary, nature notes, social and cultural history.

The welfare of the sheep has received less attention than the welfare of intensively husbanded animals. However, domestic sheep may be kept under conditions that are very different from the environment in which wild sheep live, with adverse effects on their behaviour and welfare. This book, written by leading researchers from Europe and Australia, takes a multidisciplinary approach to focus on the specific welfare challenges facing the sheep.

The book begins with a discussion of current welfare thinking and how this might be relevant to sheep husbandry. The adaptations of wild sheep to diverse environments, and how their behaviour and physiology has developed to deal with these conditions is described and compared to conditions in modern sheep husbandry. The varied welfare demands of disease, nutrition and metabolism, farming systems and management practices are then discussed by specialists in those areas. The book concludes by considering the economics of improved welfare, and by describing breeding goals and new challenges and opportunities for good sheep husbandry. This book will be of interest to students and academics in animal welfare, animal production, and veterinary medicine, and those with a particular interest in or concern for sheep.

the Quality Of Life That We Provide For Animals For Food, Companionship, Sport And Clothing Will Determine Their Welfare, And Even The Welfare Of Wild Animals Is Affected By Human Activities. This Book Challenges Us To Reflect On That Silent Majority Of Animals With No Voice. We Are Increasingly Questioning Whether Our Use Of Animals Is Necessary, Desirable And Humane, The Book Provides A Framework To Make Those Difficult Decisions. Aspects Of Welfare That Are Important To Animals Are Considered, As Well As Their Rights To Different Welfare Standards. Provision For Animal Welfare Depends As Much On Culture, Gender And Other Societal Influences As Any Scientific Advances In Management Systems. The Influence Of Intensification Of Animal Use, Especially In Food Production, On Welfare Is Considerable And The International Scale Of Welfare Issues With Different Types Of Animals Is Discussed. The Author Describes His Experiences Investigating Animal Welfare In A Vast Range Of Different Situations, From The Bedouins Slaughtering Sheep In The Desert To Livestock Being Transported From Australia To The Middle East. This Book Will Be Of Interest To Anyone Concerned With The Welfare Of Animals, But Especially Veterinarians, Animal Owners And Animal Scientists.

Where there are no alternatives to the use of experimental animals in biomedical research, their welfare has to be ensured as far as possible. The aim of this book is to describe the current knowledge about the welfare of laboratory animals. There is previous literature dealing with the welfare of animals in general, as well as literature dealing with the maintenance and use of laboratory animals. This book brings together these two topics, focusing to the general and species-specific needs of laboratory animals in the light of their welfare. The book will provide material for researchers, lecturers, students and technical staff working with laboratory animals. The authors of this book are leading European scientists in laboratory animal science.

The book has two main parts: part one focuses on the general principles of laboratory animal maintenance and experimental use, as well as factors which have to be taken into account when good research is done with animals. The second part is species specific, concentrating on the species most used as laboratory animals. This part gives a comprehensive description of the welfare questions considered to be important for each species under laboratory conditions.

"This book is one of a series of textbooks on the Welfare of Animals. The dog is the most widely distributed of all the domesticated animals and is used for a wider range of activities than any other species. Dogs live in close proximity to humans as pets but also as free-ranging street and village dogs. The majority of dogs live short lives as street or village dogs and their lifestyle and welfare is often poor. Many dogs work with humans and are also used for sport and entertainment. This book discusses the management of all types of dogs and how this affects their welfare." "In wealthy societies the health and nutrition of valuable working and sport dogs is generally good. However, their function may predispose them to injury as for example racing greyhounds. Pet dogs are often deeply loved, well fed and healthy but many exhibit behaviours which are considered to be caused by anxiety. In addition many may spend a large proportion of their lives alone. This is inappropriate for a social animal. The welfare of laboratory dogs which is of concern to many people is discussed as is the welfare of animals held in shelters waiting for re-homing or euthanasia."--Jacket

this Book, Written By The Leading International Research Scientists In The Field, Is The First To Cover All Aspects Of Research Into The Welfare Of Dairy, Veal And Beef Cattle. The Book Provides A Thorough And Critical Review Of The Most Up-to-date Research On The Welfare Of Cattle, Covering Behaviour, Nutrition And Feeding, Housing And Management, Stockmanship, And Stress Physiology, As Well As Transport And Slaughter. It Provides A Detailed And Critical Analysis Of The Main Indicators Of Animal Welfare And Covers The Main Threats To Animal Welfare In Modern Cattle Production Systems. Although The Focus Is Largely On Cattle In Developed Countries, This Book Should Also Be Of Relevance In Developing Countries, Where Issues Affecting The Welfare Of Domestic Animals Are Beginning To Be Addressed. The Book Is Intended For Researchers And Research Students In Veterinary And Animal Science And Animal Welfare Science, As Well As Professionals In The Beef And Dairy Industries.

this Book Is The First In A Series On The Welfare Of Animals, And It Is Appropriate That It Addresses Horses, Whose Welfare In Modern Management Systems Are A Subject Of Major Concern. Keeping Horses Is Increasingly Popular In The Western World And Is Of Major Importance In Many Developing Countries. However, The Conditions In Which Horses Are Kept Are Very Different From The Environment Of Wild Horses, Which Leads To Many Adverse Effects On Their Welfare And Behaviour.

this Book Describes The Development Of Horse Behaviour, And The Way In Which The Management Of Horses Today Affects Their Welfare. Horses For Sport, Companionship And Work Are Considered And Ways Of Improving Their Welfare By Better Training And Management Is Described. The Authors Include Internationally-recognised Scientists From Britain, Ireland, Usa And Australia.

the Book Will Be Of Interest To All Involved In The Equine Industry, Animal Welfare, Academics, Students And Practical Horsemen.

"The aim of this book is to describe the current knowledge about the welfare of laboratory animals. There is previous literature dealing with the welfare of animals in general, as well as literature dealing with the maintenance and use of laboratory animals. This book brings together these two topics, focusing on the general and species-specific needs of laboratory animals in the light of their welfare. The book will provide material for researchers, lecturers, students and technical staff working with laboratory animals. The authors of this book are leading European scientists in laboratory animal science."--BOOK JACKET "This book, written by experts from the United Kingdom, the United States and Switzerland, presents up-to-date information on a broad array of topics. It covers recent developments in our understanding of cat behaviour, considers the ways in which cat welfare is assessed, and addresses the successes and failures of the relationship between cats and humans, including feline behaviour disorders. It also deals with the ever-increasing problem of stray and unwanted cats in shelters, the feral cat population, and the effects of housing, disease, nutrition and breeding on cat welfare."--Jacket Front Matter....Pages I-XIX Definitions and Concepts of Animal Welfare....Pages 1-12 Mankind’s Relationship to Animals in Nature....Pages 13-45 Empathy Towards Animals....Pages 47-54 Animal Welfare and Animal Rights....Pages 55-77 Welfare Assessment....Pages 79-91 Managing Animal Welfare and Rights....Pages 93-128 Teaching Animal Welfare....Pages 129-135 Animal Welfare Science....Pages 137-148 The Scale and Intensity of the World’s Animal Industries....Pages 149-172 Animals in Research....Pages 173-185 Future Developments in Animal Welfare....Pages 187-192 Back Matter....Pages 193-220 This book describes the development of horse behaviour, and the way in which the management of horses today affects their welfare. Horses for sport, companionship and work are considered and ways of improving their welfare by better training and management is described. The book assesses welfare, nutrition, and behaviour problems with horses. The authors include internationally-recognised scientists from Britain, Ireland, USA and Australia. This book covers all aspects of research into the welfare of dairy, veal and beef cattle, covering behavior, nutrition and feeding, housing and management, stockmanship, and stress physiology, as well as transport and slaughter. It also offers a detailed and critical analysis of the main indicators of animal welfare and covers the main threats to animal welfare in modern cattle production systems. "This book provides a critical review of the most up-to-date research on the welfare of cattle, covering behaviour, nutrition and feeding, housing and management, stockmanship, and stress physiology, as well as transport and slaughter. It provides an analysis of the main indicators of animal welfare and covers the main threats to animal welfare in modern cattle production systems."--Jacket The dog is the most widely distributed of all the domesticated animals and us used for a wide range of activities, more than any other species. It focuses entirely on dog welfare and provides a wide range of discussion on the welfare of dogs used for many purposes, their health, nutrition and more "The book will be of interest to all involved in the equine industry, animal welfare, academics, students and practical horsemen."--Jacket Most standard texts on horse behaviour present the horse as a social prey species, which survives by fleeing from predators.