Welfare of production animals: assessment and management of risks

Production Animal Welfare: Risk Assessment & Management

This comprehensive reference examines the science of animal welfare and the methods used to assess and manage welfare risks in livestock production. It also explores how animal welfare practices can influence the safety of food products of animal origin, bringing together veterinary, scientific, ethical, and risk-management perspectives.

Key Features

• Explores the scientific foundations of production animal welfare
• Examines methods for assessing animal welfare conditions
• Covers risk assessment in livestock production systems
• Explains approaches to managing animal welfare risks
• Discusses the relationship between animal welfare and food safety
• Examines potential impacts on food products of animal origin
• Integrates veterinary medicine and animal science perspectives
• Includes biological and microbiological considerations
• Explores ethical and psychological dimensions of animal welfare
• Highlights practical approaches to welfare monitoring
• Supports risk-based decision-making in animal production
• Addresses the responsibilities of veterinary professionals
• Provides insights relevant to official veterinary inspections
• Supports welfare auditing and assessment practices
• Draws on contributions from 33 international experts across multiple disciplines