Animal Welfare Flashcards

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Five freedoms?

A

Freedom from hunger and thirst

Freedom from discomfort

Freedom from pain, injury and disease

Freedom from fear and distress

Freedom to express natural behaviour

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Freedom from hunger and thirst

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Provide a suitable and balanced diet specific to the species

Ensure fresh water is always available

Ensure food and water is accessible for all

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Freedom from discomfort

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Ensure you provide a suitable environment for the specific species

Provide a safe and comfortable place to sleep and live

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Freedom from pain, injury and disease

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Provide protection

Vaccination

Treatment if or when required

Preventative medicine

Safe environment

Vet checks

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Freedom from fear and distress

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Ensure animal is housed properly

Safe area to hide

Quiet space

Correct handling

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Freedom to express natural behaviours

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Provide the correct facilities to ensure the animal can act and behave as it could in the wild

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