Let’s get back to basics with this new infographic! You’ll learn that animal welfare has a scientific definition that applies to all animals, but it’s also specific to each species and, above all, individual! Each animal is unique, with its own expectations and perceptions. Feel free to download this infographic in pdf format and share it!
If you would like to learn more about the definition of animal welfare, we suggest you consult the previous version of this infographic, which approaches the definition from a slightly different angle:
Keep in mind
- Animal welfare is its positive mental and physical state as related to the fulfilment of its physiological and behavioural needs in addition to its expectations
- Welfare is individual and depend on the species: each species has its own physiological and behavioural needs
- Above all, welfare is individual! It depends on the perception of the individual animal, which varies according to various factors (physiological stage, emotional state, etc.)
Key Figure
∼ 20°C
this is the hen’s thermal comfort (i.e. she’s neither hot nor cold)
