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This is the Second Edition of a well-received book that reflects a
fresh, integrated coverage of the concepts and scientific
measurement of stress and welfare of animals including humans. This
book explains the basic biological principles of coping with many
forms of adversity. The major part of this work is devoted to
explaining scientifically usable concepts in stress and welfare. A
wide range of welfare indicators are highlighted in detail with
examples being drawn from man and other species. The necessity for
combining information from disciplines is emphasized with a
one-health, one-welfare approach. This information forms the basis
for a synthesis of new ideas. Among the issues covered are: - How
brain and body systems regulate using feelings, physiological
responses, behaviour and responses to pathology - Limits to
adaptation - Assessing positive and negative welfare during both
short-term and long-term situations - Ethical problems and
suggested solutions A proper assessment of animal welfare is
essential to take informed decisions about what is morally
acceptable in terms of practice and in the development of a more
effective legislation. This work encapsulates a very wide body of
literature on scientific aspects of animal welfare and will thus
prove a valuable asset for animal welfare scientists,
psychologists, students and teachers of all forms of biology,
behaviour, medicine, veterinary medicine and animal usage.
This is the Second Edition of a well-received book that reflects a
fresh, integrated coverage of the concepts and scientific
measurement of stress and welfare of animals including humans. This
book explains the basic biological principles of coping with many
forms of adversity. The major part of this work is devoted to
explaining scientifically usable concepts in stress and welfare. A
wide range of welfare indicators are highlighted in detail with
examples being drawn from man and other species. The necessity for
combining information from disciplines is emphasized with a
one-health, one-welfare approach. This information forms the basis
for a synthesis of new ideas. Among the issues covered are: - How
brain and body systems regulate using feelings, physiological
responses, behaviour and responses to pathology - Limits to
adaptation - Assessing positive and negative welfare during both
short-term and long-term situations - Ethical problems and
suggested solutions A proper assessment of animal welfare is
essential to take informed decisions about what is morally
acceptable in terms of practice and in the development of a more
effective legislation. This work encapsulates a very wide body of
literature on scientific aspects of animal welfare and will thus
prove a valuable asset for animal welfare scientists,
psychologists, students and teachers of all forms of biology,
behaviour, medicine, veterinary medicine and animal usage.
The welfare of farmed animals such as cattle is an increasing
concern for consumers and regulatory agencies. This book explores
the science behind our understanding of dairy cow behaviour and
ways to improve their welfare. Understanding the behaviour and
improving the welfare of dairy cattle summarises this wealth of
recent research and reviews dairy cattle behaviour in areas such as
cognition, learning, pain and stress. The collection features
authoritative assessments by leading experts on developments in
welfare indicators, monitoring and certification, as well as
approaches to improve welfare practices of calves, heifers and
transition cows at different stages of production including
housing, transport and slaughter. With its distinguished author
team and wide-ranging coverage, Understanding the behaviour and
improving the welfare of dairy cattle will be a standard reference
for university and other researchers in dairy and veterinary
science as well as ethology. It will also be a key reference for
government and other agencies involved in regulating and monitoring
farm animal welfare, as well as dairy farmers and companies
processing milk and other dairy products.
Donald Broom argues that morality and the central components of religion are of great value, and presents two central ideas. He asserts that morality has a biological foundation and has evolved as a consequence of natural selection, and that religions are essentially the structures supporting morality. Many philosophers and theologians write about morality and its origins without reference to biological processes such as evolution. Likewise, biologists discuss phenomena of importance to human morality and religion without taking account of the thoughts of others on these subjects.
Donald Broom argues that morality and the central components of religion are of great value, and presents two central ideas. He asserts that morality has a biological foundation and has evolved as a consequence of natural selection, and that religions are essentially the structures supporting morality. Many philosophers and theologians write about morality and its origins without reference to biological processes such as evolution. Likewise, biologists discuss phenomena of importance to human morality and religion without taking account of the thoughts of others on these subjects.
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