Animal Welfare
Abstract
Key concepts and frameworks for holistically assessing an animal's welfare are discussed.The importance of physical and mental health, and their relationship with the naturalness of an animal's life, is explained.Several welfare assessment frameworks are overviewed: the Five Freedoms, the Five Domains Model, Welfare Quality® and the Five Welfare Needs.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
Animal Law and Welfare
Animal testing and alternatives
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CABI eBooks
- Publication date
- 11 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book