Exam Prep Flashcards
Animal rights in the 17th century
Non existent
Animals weren’t believed to have a conscience
Welfare in 1826
First animal welfare law created in uk
Naturalistic argument
Enclosures should be as natural as possible to encourage natural behaviours
Fit and healthy argument
If an animal is healthy the welfare is good
Holistic argument
Animals should be fit and happy
Five freedoms (FAWC)
Freedom from: Thirst,hunger and malnourishment Discomfort Pain and injury Fear and distress Behave naturally
Three principles of ethics
Autonomy - rights to body
Justice - equal to all
Beneficence - benefits the animal
Animal welfare act (2006)
Authorities can punish cruelty and enter properties
Displacement behaviour
Normal behaviours at abnormal times,frequencies or lengths
Why do displacement behaviours occur?
Often after stressful encounters eg conflict
What is a stereotypy
Irregular behaviours often used to comfort a animal eg swaying which often becomes impulsive and hard to reverse
Mantra effect
Repetition of a behaviour brings comfort
Younger animals…
Often need extra stimulation to encourage exploration and reduce the chances of stereotypical behaviours in later life
Treating stereotypies
Improving welfare can reduce these behaviours but often they cannot be reversed without causing stress to the animals
Welfare
An animals ability to cope with its environment with both mental and physical components
Preference testing
Tests motivations and the strength of motivation towards different environmental factors
Consumer demand theory
Different animals have different preferences dependent on their age,sex,experiences etc
Cognitive bias and emotional state
Depressed individuals are often more pessimistic and less explorative
5 domains
Nutrition and hydration
Environment
Health
Behaviour and mental state
Explain the stress response
Sensory input
Brain evaluates
Positive or negative emotions generated
Body responds physically or mentally
What’s HPA?
Hypothalamic pituitary axis (hormone slow response)
What is the SNS
Sympathetic nervous system involving nervous system (fast response)
What is GAS response?
Alarm
Resistance
Exhaustion
Problems with chronic stress
Poor immune system
Lack of growth
Physical measures of stress
Blood pressure MRI Hormone samples Glucortinoids Resp rate
Cruelty to animals act (1976)
Prevents cruelty to animals. Infliction of pain when justified is ok but cruelty isn’t
Types of licenses
Personal
Project
Establishment
Regulated procedures
Mild moderate or severe
Licenses needed if any pain is inflicted
3rs
Replacement
Reduction
Refinement
What is white adipose tissue?
Stores energy
What is brown adipose tissue?
Thermoregulation tissue to help young animals and hibernating animals stay warm
Adipokenine
Reduces appetite. High levels increases appetite
Adipokenectin
Enhances insulin sensitivity
Lower in overweight animals