Ethics

Question 1

What is ethics?

Answer 1

Moral choice
Values that lie behind moral choices
Reasons people give for the choices they make
The language they use to describe them

Question 2

What is a moral choice?

Answer 2

Choices subject to debate
Reasons behind the choice
The intentions
The values of society

Question 3

Ethics to be considered in veterinary

Answer 3

Consideration of human actions
Getting knowledge
Applying reason rather than emotion

Question 4

Ho does welfare science relate to ethics?

Answer 4

Meat of an ethical sandwich
Ethical concern
Welfare science
Ethical intervention

Question 5

What is involved when observing ethics and welfare science?

Answer 5

Legislation how we must treat animals
Science: how we impact on animals
Ethics: how should we treat animals

Question 6

What is quantity of life?

Answer 6

Extending life by prevention or treatment of disease

Question 7

Quality of life

Answer 7

Assessing mental physical and normal behaviour of an animal

Question 8

Animal welfare act 2006

Answer 8

Ensure the needs of the animal are met to the extent required by good practice
Suitable environment
Diet
Normal behaviour
Any need to be housed apart or with other animals
Protected from pain suffering injury and disease

Question 9

Legal test for unnecessary suffering

Answer 9

Could the suffering being avoided
Conduct in compliance with any legislation (FMD culling)
Legitimate purpose
Suffering proportionate to the purpose of the conduct
Was the person competent and humane

Question 10

Owner considerations

Answer 10

Companionship
Finance
Lack education
Aesthetics considerations

Question 11

Veterinary motives

Answer 11

Financial 
Academic 
Egos 
Improve treatment for others 
Do they care