Lecture 5 - Animal Welfare Policy Flashcards
What is the responsibility of the Animal Protection Act
Safeguards basic animal needs
What is AFRED
Agriculture Forestry and Rural Economic Development
Is there national legislation for animal care?
NO, provinces govern animal protection
Criminal code addresses cruelty and intentional human behaviour
What falls under federal jurisdiction
Humane slaughter, transport
Animal welfare refers to…
how an animal is coping with its environment
Who is responsible for the animal welfare system?
Owners, farmers, scientists, government, animal advocates, agencies
What is public policy?
Set of principles given force by elected officials in order to meet public needs
What is an act
Made by elected legislative assembly (law)
What is strategic policy, program policy and operational policy
Strategic: overall direction for organisation
Program: sets targets, employs resources to achieve results
Operational: how an organization delivers/fxns (office location)
Why care about animal welfare?
animals contribute to culture, ethical/moral obligation, economic success (AB), credible program =stable business env., public assurance
What are the goals of animal welfare policy?
Continuous improvement in welfare, humane use, balance between science, economics, values, ethics, stable business environment
How is Alberta relevant in the beef industry
> 40% of our cattle exported, 3/4 of the cattle in canada finished in alberta
Describe animals as property
Legally, they are property on property
What is driving animal welfare
Understanding of behaviour, environment, needs
Interest in food production
Animal use and culture
Sentience?
Science has connected humans and animals
Protect the vulnerable
Human-animal bond
Why was animal protection legislation established
Provide minimum level of protectino – not to guarantee production, food safety
