Animal Welfare in Animal Agriculture: Husbandry, Stewardship, and Sustainability in Animal Production

Animal Welfare in Animal Agriculture

Animal Welfare in Animal Agriculture explores animal welfare within modern livestock production systems, addressing husbandry, stewardship, ethics, animal health, comfort, sustainability, food safety, and the social impact of animal agriculture. The book brings together perspectives from veterinary science, research, industry, philosophy, and animal advocacy. It also examines the transition from traditional family farms to industrial production and discusses regulations, biotechnology, ecological concerns, feed resources, and sustainable approaches to animal production.

Key Features

• Comprehensive overview of animal welfare in agriculture
• Husbandry and animal stewardship
• Animal health, comfort, and well-being
• Ethical and social perspectives
• Sustainable animal production
• Food safety and product quality
• Livestock production systems
• Biotechnology and feed resources
• Government regulations and welfare policies
• Environmental and ecological considerations
• Historical development of animal agriculture
• Multidisciplinary perspectives from 40 experts