Are We Pushing Animals to Their Biological Limits?: Welfare and Ethical Implications

Are We Pushing Animals to Their Biological Limits?

A thought-provoking examination of animal welfare and ethics surrounding the ways humans modify animals for greater productivity, performance, appearance, companionship, and other purposes. The book considers the biological, behavioral, and ethical consequences of selective breeding, genetic technologies, pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other interventions.

Key Features:

• Examines animal welfare and ethical concerns
• Explores changes to animal behavior, physiology, and biological function
• Discusses selective breeding and production traits
• Covers transgenic animals and genetic modification
• Examines the use of pharmaceuticals and hormones
• Considers animals used in farming, sport, research, work, and companionship
• Explores human responsibilities for care and welfare
• Considers whether increased productivity may push animals beyond their biological limits
• Covers farm, companion, and laboratory animals
• Suitable for veterinarians, animal scientists, welfare researchers, ethologists, and stud