Sciences Animal Welfare

The Sciences of Animal Welfare

A multidisciplinary examination of the science of animal welfare, exploring how different scientific fields contribute to understanding animal needs, capabilities, and welfare. The book also considers the development of welfare science, societal attitudes toward animals, and emerging approaches for future research and practice.

Key Features

• Explores the scientific foundations of animal welfare
• Takes a multidisciplinary approach
• Examines animal functional capabilities and needs
• Discusses the development of animal welfare science
• Considers past, present, and future approaches
• Examines how society influences attitudes toward animals
• Highlights collaboration across scientific disciplines
• Discusses advances and limitations in animal-based sciences
• Explores innovative approaches to welfare research
• Useful for students, researchers, and animal welfare professionals
• Part of the UFAW/Wiley-Blackwell Animal Welfare Book Series