Animal welfare

Animal welfare refers to the physical and psychological well-being of animals under human care or management. It encompasses conditions related to health, nutrition, housing, handling and freedom from unnecessary pain or distress. Animal welfare is addressed in agriculture, research, wildlife management and companion animal care through standards, regulations and ethical frameworks.

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UK wildlife group accuses European zoos of animal welfare breachesNews

UK wildlife group accuses European zoos of animal welfare breaches

London, United Kingdom (AFP) - A British wildlife conservation group on Friday said it had uncovered thousands of breaches of animal welfare standards at zoos…
SourceSourceMay 17, 2024 Full article
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University of Helsinki and Vetcare collaborate for research innovations in animal welfareNews

University of Helsinki and Vetcare collaborate for research innovations in animal welfare

By Anna Humalamäki, University of Helsinki In April 2024 Vetcare and the University of Helsinki signed a partnership agreement to further deepen their research collaboration…
SourceSourceMay 14, 2024 Full article