animal welfare 3.4 Flashcards
1
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what is altered levels of activity?
A
behaviour involving extreme expression such as hyper-aggression or excessive sleeping
2
Q
what are ethics?
A
moral values and rules that ought to govern human conduct
3
Q
what is misdirected behaviour?
A
behaviour that is directed inappropriately towards the animal, other animal or its surroundings
4
Q
what is social contact?
A
the access to company of other members of the animals own kind
5
Q
what is stereotypy behaviour?
A
a behaviour pattern in the form of repetitive movement lacking in variation
6
Q
what is an animals wellbeing?
A
the animals quality of life, regarded as acceptable if the animal can behave naturally, grow well and live free of disease
