Challanges and Solutions
by G. John Benson
The Well-Being of Farm Animals examines the ethical and economic importance of production animal well-being and approaches to ameliorating pain and distress in these animals.
Contents
Theoretical Framework
- The Ethical Imperative to Control Pain and Suffering in Farm Animals
- Human-Livestock Interaction
- Quality of Life for Farm Animals: Linking Science, Ethics, and Animal Welfare
- Pain in Farm Animals: Nature, Recognition, and Management
- A Concept of Welfare Based on Feelings
- Meeting Physical Needs: Environmental Management for Well-Being
- Principles for Handling Grazing Animals
- Principles for the Design of Handling Facilities and Transport Systems
- Personnel Management in Agricultural Systems
Practical Applications
- Production Practices and Well-Being: Beef Cattle
- Animal Well-Being in the U.S. Dairy Industry
- Production Practices and Well-Being: Swine
- Maximizing Well-Being and Minimizing Pain and Suffering: Sheep
- Welfare Problems of Poultry
- Rethinking Painful Management Practices
- Alternatives to Conventional Livestock Production Methods
- Euthanasia
Index
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