Animal Welfare Science, Husbandry and Ethics: The Evolving Story of Our Relationship with Farm Animals

Animal Welfare Science, Husbandry and Ethics: The Evolving Story of Our Relationship with Farm Animals

by Mark Fisher (Author), Mark Fisher (Author)

Synopsis

The symbiotic relationship of man and non-human animals is the result of a long intertwined history of the evolution of biological, social and cultural needs. This book explores the development of that relationship. The use, abuse, care, dedication and devotion that have been part of our history living with other animals. Complex, changing and with competing demands the issue of animal welfare can be seen as a `wicked' one, with poor animal welfare reflective of a poor system. The aim of this broad survey of animal welfare is to understand why those animal-keeping practices are the way they are and what we need to do to change them. This book will be of interest to researchers, workers and students of animal welfare and anyone interested in exploring the relationship of man and animals.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 320
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: 5m Books Ltd
Published: 14 Dec 2018

ISBN 10: 1789180082
ISBN 13: 9781789180084

Author Bio
Dr Mark Fisher, Manager Animal Welfare, Ministry for Primary Industries, and Director, Kotare Bioethics Ltd. Mark has a background in sheep and beef cattle farming, professional qualifications in animal physiology and zoology and in philosophy and ethics. His professional career has involved on farm animal research, agricultural ethics and currently focuses on the development and implementation of animal welfare standards.