Improving animal welfare

New legislation on animal welfare standards has created the need for welfare programmes to be implemented on farms, during transportation and in slaughter plants, but while there is a wealth of information on animal behaviour, ethics and factors affecting welfare, there is little to guide veterinarians and managers in evaluating and improving animal welfare. Drawing on the author’s extensive experience in teaching and auditing, and contributions from guest authors, this textbook bridges the gap between scientific research and practical application. It provides a guide to evaluating and auditing welfare problems, and emphasizes the importance of measuring conditions that compromise welfare.