Now that you’re familiar with the concepts of animal welfare and good treatment, it’s time to understand how to practically assess animal welfare in the field.
The 5 Freedoms principle, as an operational definition of welfare, provides the general criteria for ensuring animal welfare, as well as for assessing it.
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There are five freedoms, but it’s important to understand that they must all be taken into account if animal welfare is to be respected.
LUC MOUNIER
Keep in mind
- The 5 freedoms principle is an operational definition of animal welfare that can be applied in the field.
- It was formulated in 1979 by the Farm Animal Welfare Council to guarantee animal welfare.
- Animals must not suffer from hunger, thirst, discomfort, injury, illness or anxiety. They must also have the freedom to express behaviors specific to their species.
There are five freedoms, but it’s important to understand that they must all be taken into account if animal welfare is to be respected.
LUC MOUNIER
