Behavior and Welfare Day 2 Flashcards
(11 cards)
Behavior
product biology and environment
anatomy
animal’s physical structures influence what stimuli they perceive, behaviors they can do
physiology
functioning of a living organism; how the anatomy “works”
genes
code for anatomy & physiology & (some cases) behavior
The World Organization for Animal Health defines animal welfare as:
the physical and mental state of an animal in relation to the conditions in which it lives and dies
the American Veterinary Medical Association defines animal welfare as:
how an animal is coping with the conditions in which it lives
are animal welfare and animal rights synonyms
false
what is the difference between animal welfare and animal rights?
A)) Animal Rights believes it is ethically wrong to use animals for human purposes
B)) Animal Welfare believes it is ethically wrong to use animals for human purposes
C)) Animal Rights believes animals can be good for human purposes as long as they are managed well and have good lives
D)) Animal Welfare scientists believe that animals have the same rights as humans
A)) Animal Rights believes it is ethically wrong to use animals for human purposes
what are the 5 domains of animal welfare
- Nutrition
- Physical Environment
- Health
- Behavioral Interactions
- Mental Health
Three Circles of Animal Welfafe
- Physical
- Mental
- Affective State
true or false? individual human attitudes and beliefs can make interpretations of overall welfare more subjective
true