Quality Of Life Flashcards
what is quality of life?
General well being of individuals and societies
Name the three Welfare concepts and describe each of them?
Mental- positive and negative feelings how an animal feels
Physical- Health and fitness the state of the animal as it copes with its environment
Naturalness- nurturing and fulfilment of the animals nature=telos
What is Telos?
An animals purpose and it’s ability to fulfil its nature
Describe the five freedoms
Freedom from hunger and thirst Freedom from discomfort Freedom from injury and disease Freedom to express normal behaviour Freedom from fear and distress
Evidenced based assessment farm animals, inputs and outputs
Input- stockman (experience, training, personality.
Animal-breed and genetics
Environment- diet housing and social groups
Output
-Behaviour, play, choice interactions
Physical condition, health body condition wounds
Records-abattoir, treatment records
What is classed as a good life? FAWC
Animal has the resources required not for biological fitnesses but for enjoyment
Play and social grooming
What is quality of life a balance of?
Pleasant and unpleasant feelings
Human factors affecting quality of life
Owners:financial companionship
Vet: egos, academic, financial profit
Why assess quality of life farm?
Research
Advisory/management tool
Legislative requirements
Certification systems
Why assess quality of life companion animals?
Treatment discussions
Husband art discussions
Practice management tool
Clinical research
How to assess quality of life?
Health monitoring
Education: quality of life assessment tool
Palliative care: discussion owners
How should you implement QOL evaluation?
Have a goal Develop plan with your team Implement plan Check it works Share your experience
