Beschreibung:
The Veterinarian's Guide to Animal Welfare provides an overview of various aspects of animal welfare that are particularly relative to the veterinary profession. The book explores various ways of viewing and assessing welfare, as well as the numerous factors that influence perceptions. Emphasis is placed on contemporary issues across, and within, major species groups. The book's authors are internationally known experts in the veterinary aspects of animal welfare and have written numerous articles on animal welfare, behavior, euthanasia and the human-animal bond.
Section 1 - Concepts of animal welfare 1. Introductory concepts 2. Scientific components of animal welfare 3. Sociological components of animal welfare 4. Assessing animal welfare 5. Role of veterinarians in animal welfare