Animal Welfare Flashcards
Five freedoms?
Freedom from hunger and thirst
Freedom from discomfort
Freedom from pain, injury and disease
Freedom from fear and distress
Freedom to express natural behaviour
Freedom from hunger and thirst
Provide a suitable and balanced diet specific to the species
Ensure fresh water is always available
Ensure food and water is accessible for all
Freedom from discomfort
Ensure you provide a suitable environment for the specific species
Provide a safe and comfortable place to sleep and live
Freedom from pain, injury and disease
Provide protection
Vaccination
Treatment if or when required
Preventative medicine
Safe environment
Vet checks
Freedom from fear and distress
Ensure animal is housed properly
Safe area to hide
Quiet space
Correct handling
Freedom to express natural behaviours
Provide the correct facilities to ensure the animal can act and behave as it could in the wild
