Abstract
The issue of farm animal welfare has become increasingly of essence in many countries these days. Farm animal welfare concerns are expressed about the conditions in which farm animals are kept and management practices, particularly in systems where animals are kept in confinement for most of their lives, feed methods, health care, and expression of normal behaviors. The use of an ethical basis for animal welfare standards requires some generally accepted principles on how animals should be treated and used by humans. Animals have enormous capacity to feel a huge range of emotions, to learn from their experiences, to adapt to challenges, and to suffer when their needs are either ignored or disrespected. It is now time, in the evolution of the relationship between humans and animals, to move forward with this knowledge and take real action to improve the lives of farm animals. The use of behavioral principles should improve efficiency of livestock handling and reduce stress on animals. Changing public opinion about the importance of good animal welfare and applying legislative actions will be important in animal production systems especially in developing countries where the poor animal welfare is immense and production management is below substandards.
Highlights
In the past few decades, farm animal husbandry has undergone an intensification in developed countries, which has resulted in increased effectiveness and in public concern about the welfare of farm animals [1]
The issue of farm animal welfare has become increasingly important in several countries especially in developed ones
There are concerns expressed about the conditions in which farm animals are kept and management practices, in systems where animals are kept in confinement for most of their lives
Summary
In the past few decades, farm animal husbandry has undergone an intensification in developed countries, which has resulted in increased effectiveness and in public concern about the welfare of farm animals [1]. On the other hand handling and welfare status of farm animals is below the standards in developing countries where animals are poorly handled due to misconception and resource scarcity. There are a few organisations that work for animals’ situation but they mainly focus on homeless and/or injured animals, Advances in Agriculture mostly donkeys [8].
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