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1
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What is vegetarianism?

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Avoiding animal use

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What are moral values?

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Views about what is right and wrong

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What are moral values influenced by?

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‘Social ethics’

Professional ethics

Personal ethics from experience

Ethical theory

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What does anthropocentric mean?

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Humans can use animals as they wish for their own benefit

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What are the 2 ethical theories?

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Consequentialist

Deontological

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What are the 3 branches of consequentialism?

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Contractarian

Utilitarian

Respect for nature

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7
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What are the 2 branches of deontology?

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Animal rights

Relational

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Which ethical theory supports the idea that animals cannot enter into reciprocal agreements? that what matters is relative harm and benefit to us alone?

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Contractarian

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Which ethical theory distinguishes right and wrong action by its consequences in relation to happiness or pain? greatest good for the greatest number

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utilitarianism

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Which ethical theory supports the idea that animals’ lives matter to them? the right to direct their own lives, not to be killed, not to be used as a means to an end

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animal rights

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which ethical theory says consequences for species not individuals, species have value

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respect for nature

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12
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which ethicsal view says it is a mutually beneficial relationship, animals depend on us for food and in return we use their products

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relational

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Which ethical theory supports the idea that harming animals can make humans more likely to harm other humans?

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relational

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What is the animal rights argument with respect to killing animals for food?

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It is allowed if the animal has had a good life, is replaced and dies painlessly

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Should we farm animals according to animal rights arguments?

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No - most farming can’t satisfy their preferences

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Do animals have a preference to keep living or die, according to animal rights arguments?

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No - they are sentient but not self-aware

16
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Do animals have a preference to keep living or die, according to animal rights arguments?

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No - they are sentient but not self-aware

17
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Do animals have a preference to keep living or die, according to animal rights arguments?

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No - they are sentient but not self-aware

18
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What are the 4 guiding principles from medical ethics?

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Non-maleficence: doing no harm

Beneficence: promoting good

Autonomy: make choices about there actions

Justice: treating all animals and humans fair

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What is the 6-point framework for action in medical ethics?

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Identify all possible courses of action

Establish interests of all affected parties

Identify ethical issues involved

Establish legal position of dilemma

Choose logical course of action

Minimise impact of decision

20
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What is an ethical matrix used for?

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To try and evaluate ethical problems

21
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What is represented by rows and columns in an ethical matrix?

What is represented by the intersections in an ethical matrix?

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Rows - ethical theories

Columns - viewpoints of different parties

Dimensions of the ethical problem which helps to explore the ethical problem

22
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Which 3 key ethical principles is Mepham’s matrix based on?

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Wellbeing

Autonomy

Justice

23
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What is the role of the vet in ethical decision making?

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Use 6- and 4-point frameworks

Understand causes of ethical tension and set boundaries

Communication with owners

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What are welfare inputs?

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Measures of the environment and resources

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What are welfare outputs?

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Measures of the animal’s responses

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What are the inputs and outputs for freedom from hunger and thirst?

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Inputs

Access to fresh water

Diet maintains full heath

Outputs

Bodyweight/BCS

Dehydration evidence e.g. skin-pinch

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What are the inputs and outputs for freedom from discomfort?

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Inputs

Appropriate environment

Shelter/comfortable rest area

Outputs

Pressure sores

28
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What are the inputs and outputs for freedom from pain, injury and disease

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Inputs

Veterinary advice

Disease prevention

Rapid diagnosis and treatment

Analgesics

Outputs

Prevalence of lameness/coughing and other symptoms

29
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What are the inputs and outputs for freedom to express normal behaviour?

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Inputs

Sufficient 3D space

Environmental enrichment

Social company incl. own kind

Outputs

Injury signs from fighting

Abnormal behaviours

30
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What are the inputs and outputs for freedom from fear and distress?

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Inputs

Conditions/treatment which avoids mental suffering

Stockperson’s training

Outputs

Behavioural tests e.g. avoidance distance

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