Animal Welfare

ISBN-13: 9781853836725 / Angielski / Miękka / 2000 / 188 str.

Colin Spedding; C. R. W. Spedding

Opis

Awareness of the use of animals in human society in fields such as farming, biotechnolgoy and sport is dogged by the lack of a clear and objective exposition of the issues involved and a sense of possible conflict between human and animal welfare. This text addresses these dilemmas - what is the actual scale of the animal welfare problem; where does responsibility begin; what positive steps are actually being taken to alleviate animal suffering; and can a rational and compelling argument be given for the importance of animal welfare. It therefore aims to offer a comprehensive guide to the uninformed as well as those who have knowledge of the issues but lack conviction.

Spis treści

Introduction * What is Animal Welfare and Why does it Matter? * All Animals - or only Some? * The Nature and Scale of the Welfare Problem * The Needs for Standards * Organizations Concerned with Animal Welfare * Achieving Improvement *Action Needed * Future Welfare Issues * Reflections, Unifying Themes and Conclusions * Appendix 1 BFF and WSPA Recommendations * Appendix 2 The Major Welfare Organizations * References * Bibliography * Index

O autorze

Sir Colin Spedding has worked in the area of animal welfare for over 30 years, including 10 years as Chairman of the Farm Animal Welfare Council. He is Currently Emeritus Professor at the University of Reading and Deputy Chairman of the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals.