Animal Welfare: Limping Towards Eden

Animal Welfare Ethics: Improving Care, Protection & Standards

John Webster examines the development of animal welfare science and the ethical responsibilities humans have towards animals. The book explores practical ways to assess welfare, improve husbandry standards, reduce animal suffering, and encourage greater public awareness through education, legislation, and responsible action.

Key Features

• Explores the scientific principles behind animal welfare
• Examines the definition of animal wellbeing as fit and happy
• Explains the Five Freedoms framework for animal welfare
• Presents systematic approaches to evaluating animal wellbeing
• Discusses ethical responsibilities towards animals
• Connects animal protection with wider responsibilities to society
• Examines developments in animal welfare science and legislation
• Reviews new codes of practice and welfare standards
• Explores methods for assessing animal welfare conditions
• Highlights the importance of comprehensive welfare assessment protocols
• Discusses good husbandry practices and their role in animal wellbeing
• Examines welfare standards in food production systems
• Explores practical strategies for reducing animal suffering
• Emphasizes education and public awareness of animal welfare issues
• Provides perspectives on improving animal welfare practices in the future