What is animal welfare? The term does mean different things to different people and and discussion often does become very emotional. Animal welfare can include factors related to:
Check an article: What is animal welfare? Common definitions and their practical consequences for an introduction to the different interpretations.
For the difference between animal rights and animal welfare look at this article from The Conversation: Animal welfare and animal rights are very different beasts
Animal Experimentation by
Animal Experimentation is an important book for all those involved in the conduct, teaching, learning, regulation, support or critique of animal-based research. Whilst maintaining the clarity of style that made the first edition so popular, this second edition has been updated to include discussion of genetically modified organisms and associated welfare and ethical issues that surround the breeding programs in such research. It also discusses the origins of vivisection, advances in human and non-human welfare made possible by animal experimentation, principle moral objections to the use of research animals, alternatives to the use of animals in research, and the regulatory umbrella under which experiments are conducted in Europe, USA and Australasia. In addition, the book highlights the future responsibilities of students who will be working with animals, and offers practical advice on experimental design, literature search, consultation with colleagues, and the importance of the on-going search for alternatives.
Animal rights and welfare by
The treatment and welfare of animals is an ongoing and contentious debate driven by legal and ethical questions arising over the way in which humans exploit animals for a range of uses. Do humans treat animals humanely enough? What is the difference between animal rights and animal welfare? This book explores the ethical distinctions between animal rights and animal welfare, which includes the debatedconcepts of sentience and `speciesism'. Do human beings have a moral authority over animals on the basis of their perceived differences in relation to self-awareness and suffering? A variety of views are presented in the debate over the way in which humans use and exploit animals for clothing, food (e.g. factory farming, live exports), scientific research, entertainment, sport and companionship.
Animal Rights by
In this compelling volume in the What Everyone Needs to Know series, Paul Waldau expertly navigates the many heated debates surrounding the complex and controversial animal rights movement. Organized around a series of probing questions, this timely resource offers the most complete, even-handed survey of the animal rights movement available. The book covers the full spectrum of issues, beginning with a clear, highly instructive definition of animal rights. Waldau looks at thedifferent concerns surrounding companion animals, wild animals, research animals, work animals, and animals used for food, provides a no-nonsense assessment of the treatment of animals, and addresses the philosophical and legal arguments that form the basis of animal rights. Along the way, readerswill gain insight into the history of animal protection-as well as the political and social realities facing animals today-and become familiar with a range of hot-button topics, from animal cognition and autonomy, to attempts to balance animal cruelty versus utility. Chronicled here are many keyfigures and organizations responsible for moving the animal rights movement forward, as well as legislation and public policy that have been carried out around the world in the name of animal rights and animal protection. The final chapter of this indispensable volume looks ahead to the future ofanimal rights, and delivers an animal protection mandate for citizens, scientists, governments, and other stakeholders.With its multidisciplinary, non-ideological focus and all-inclusive coverage, Animal Rights represents the definitive survey of the animal rights movement-one that will engage every reader and student of animal rights, animal law, and environmental ethics.
Animal Testing: the animal rights debate by
Do human beings have the right to test the safety of medicines and cosmetics on other species, and in the process cause them suffering and death? Are our lives more valuable than those of the animals used in medical experiments? Here is the information teens will need to form their own opinions about animal testing And The debate over animal rights.
Animal welfare and protection by
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"As the dominant creatures on the planet, humans are nonetheless highly reliant on animals for many things. The extent of humans? use of animals in food, research, clothing, entertainment, sport and companionship is immeasurable. This book features a range of information about the wellbeing and protection of animals, much of which is produced by animal welfare advocacy groups."--Publisher description.
Should we eat animals? by
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The ethics of what we eat
Agricultural processing industries -- Moral and ethical aspects
Food animals -- Moral and ethical aspects
Natural foods -- Moral and ethical aspects
We Animals by
Drawn from a thousand photos taken over fifteen years, We Animals illustrates and investigates animals in the human environment: whether they're being used for food, fashion and entertainment, or research, or are being rescued to spend their remaining years in sanctuaries. Award-winning photojournalist and animal advocate Jo-Anne McArthur provides a valuable lesson about our treatment of animals, makes animal industries visible and accountable, and widens our circle of compassion to include all sentient beings.