5 Freedoms of Animal Welfare

Question 1

hunger and thirst

Answer 1

By ready access to fresh water and diet to maintain health and vigor

Question 2

discomfort

Answer 2

Providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area

Question 3

pain, injury, or disease

Answer 3

By prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment
-Prevent: diet, flooring/pen is appropriate, etc.
-Treatment: remove from program to treat

Question 4

express normal behavior

Answer 4

Providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal’s own kind

Question 5

fear and distress

Answer 5

Ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering
–Avoid psychological stress related to overcrowding/isolation, enrichment, hiding spaces

Question 6

T/F: quality of individual pig care is important

Answer 6

True!!