Dr. Harlander Flashcards
What is the difference in cats
Indoor cats: viewed more regularly, problems reported later
Outdoor cats: viewed infrequently, problems addressed right away
These cats have the same welfare the only difference is on human care.
The 3 elements of animal welfare debate?
- Science: the effects of humans on the animal from the animal’s perspective
- Ethics: the humans action towards the animal
- Laws (or Codes of Practice): result of science and ethics dictating how humans must treat animals
What is the difference between a conventional and an enriched cage?
An enriched cage has enrichment, entertainment fro the animal. Ball, chains, hay to nest with, etc…
What is the difference between free run and free range?
Free run: larger space but no access to outside
Free range: access to the outside
Where are chicken ancestors from?
Jungle in Asia
What are the 3 criteria for animal welfare?
- Physical
- Mental
- Natural
What areas were included in the Family Pen System for Pig Production?
- Manure area
- Rooting area
- Activity area
- Nesting area
- Individual sow feeding stalls
How do gestation stalls affect welfare?
Natural: no room for oral or social behavior
Physical: no room to move, ulcers, bar biting injuries
Mental: Little control over environment, frustration, pain, apathy
Physical as a criteria for animal welfare includes
ensure good physical health, condition, and functioning of animals
Mental as a criteria for animal welfare includes
minimize unpleasant “affective states” (pain, fear, ect…) and allow animals normal pleasures
Natural as a criteria for animal welfare includes
species-specific behavior and behavior that they are motivated to perform
What are the 5 freedoms?
- Freedom from HUNGER AND THIRST
- Freedom from DISCOMFORT
- Freedom from PAIN, INJURY AND DISEASE
- Freedom from FEAR AND DISTRESS
- Freedom to EXPRESS NORMAL BEHAVIOR
Affective State
In pain or distress
Emotions
a natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one’s circumstances, mood, or relationships with others
Sensory pleasure
Pleasures that apply to the senses; eating, petting, ect