What tools can be used to assess animal welfare?
Luc Mounier, head of the Chaire bien-être animal, explains the indicators used in practice to verify that an animal is in a state of welfare.
Animal welfare is based on the animal’s feelings and mental state. To assess its welfare, you need to use an indicator based on the animal and not one based on the environment.
LUC MOUNIER
Keep in mind
- A welfare indicator is a scientifically validated measure of animal welfare.
- To assess an animal's state of welfare, it is necessary to use indicators based on observation of the animal.
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To assess animal welfare, there are 4 types of indicators: behavior, physiology, production and health status.
Animal welfare is based on the animal’s feelings and mental state. To assess its welfare, you need to use an indicator based on the animal and not one based on the environment.
LUC MOUNIER
