Improving Farm Animal Welfare: Science And Society Working Together: The Welfare Quality Approach (Pb 2013) Paperback

This book tackles the complex and often debated topic of how to define the quality of life for farmed animals and how to improve their welfare. 1 It draws on a major European research project called Welfare Quality to explore science-based methods for assessing animal welfare and stresses the need for effective communication between scientists and the wider public. 2 The book outlines the development of practical systems for evaluating the welfare of cattle, pigs, and chickens, along with concrete ways to enhance their living conditions. It synthesizes the extensive work of the largest international network of scientists and stakeholders involved in Welfare Quality, detailing the challenges faced, the solutions adopted, and the reasoning behind specific choices. 3 Furthermore, it clearly identifies remaining tasks and presents selected strategies and technologies, such as automation and risk factor targeting, aimed at the ongoing improvement and assessment of farm animal welfare. 3 This book serves as a valuable resource on farm animal welfare for social and animal scientists, students, educators, policymakers, advocacy groups, and the animal industry in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, and internationally.