The Welfare of Domestic Fowl and Other Captive Birds (Hardcover, 2010 ed.)

Animal welfare is attracting increasing interest worldwide, especially in developed countries where the knowledge and resources are available to (at least potentially) provide better management systems for farm animals, as well as companion, zoo and laboratory animals. The key requirements for adequate food, water, a suitable environment, appropriate companionship and good health are important for animals kept for all of these purposes. There has been increased attention given to farm animal welfare in many co- tries in recent years. This derives largely from the fact that the relentless pursuit of nancial reward and ef ciency, to satisfy market demands, has led to the devel- ment of intensive animal production systems that challenge the conscience of many consumers in those countries. In developing countries, human survival is still a daily uncertainty, so that p- vision for animal welfare has to be balanced against human needs. Animal welfare is usually a priority only if it supports the output of the animal, be it food, work, clothing, sport or companionship. In principle the welfare needs of both humans and animals can be provided for, in both developing and developed countries, if resources are properly husbanded. In reality, however, the inequitable division of the world's riches creates physical and psychological poverty for humans and a- mals alike in many parts of the world.

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	Animal Welfare, 9
Release date:	March 2010
First published:	2010
Editors:	Ian J.H. Duncan • Penny Hawkins
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	298
Edition:	2010 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-90-481-3649-0
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Veterinary science > General Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Animal husbandry > Poultry farming Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > Vertebrates > Birds (ornithology)
LSN:	90-481-3649-0
Barcode:	9789048136490

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