Animal Welfare, Health and Management

The consideration of animal welfare is based on the philosophy that animals are sentient beings that are capable of pain, discomfort and emotional trauma. The standards of animal welfare vary in different contexts. Different parameters of longevity, disease, physiology, behavior, immunosuppression and reproduction are studied for determining the welfare of a particular animal or groups of animals. The study of animal health, welfare and management in zoos, laboratories, farms and in the wild is under the domain of animal welfare science. Some of the issues dealt within this field include animal testing, poaching, abandonment of pets, cruelty to animals, etc. This book provides significant information of this discipline to help develop a good understanding of animal welfare, health and management. It unravels the recent studies in these domains. It is meant for students and experts who are looking for an elaborate reference text on animal welfare studies.