1.1.Animal Welfare Ligislation Flashcards
What does the German Animal Welfare Act (TierSchG) regulate?
The different areas of animal welfare.
What is the primary understanding of society reflected in the German Animal Welfare Act?
An ethical view of animal protection.
What significant change was made to the legal status of animals in civil law on January 2, 2002?
The formal equality of animals with objects was rectified.
According to the German Animal Welfare Act, what intrinsic value do animals possess?
A value of their own that must be respected.
What article in the Basic Law for the Federal Republic of Germany includes animal welfare as a national policy objective?
Article 20a.
What does the preamble of the Animal Welfare Act aim to protect?
The life and wellbeing of the animal.
What must not be inflicted on any animal without good cause according to the Animal Welfare Act?
Pain, suffering or harm.
How is ‘wellbeing’ defined in the context of animal welfare?
Physical and mental harmony of the animal with itself and the environment, fulfilling its basic needs.
What are signs of animal wellbeing?
- Health of the animal
- Species-typical behaviour.
How is ‘pain’ defined in animals?
An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience that cannot be unequivocally recorded as a subjective sensation.
What reactions may indicate that an animal is experiencing acute pain?
Aggressive reactions or evasive movements.
What does ‘suffering’ mean in the context of animal welfare?
Psychological uneasiness, including persistent feelings of displeasure not covered by ‘pain’.
What is often used in scientific language to describe suffering in animals?
Distress.
What does ‘harm’ refer to in animal welfare law?
The impairment of physical and mental integrity of the animal.
What ethical approach informs the German animal welfare law?
Human responsibility for the animal.
Is the Animal Welfare Act aimed at sparing animals from all negative impacts?
No, it allows limits to the protection of animals.
What must be considered before inflicting pain, suffering, or harm on animals?
The potential harm and benefits.
What is essential for fostering understanding of animal welfare issues?
Responsible behaviour of each individual.
What must be observed when animals are used for scientific purposes?
Provisions set forth in animal welfare law regarding husbandry, care, and surgical procedures.
What role does well-trained personnel play in animal welfare?
They contribute significantly to the wellbeing of animals by recognizing impairment of wellbeing.
