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Principles Principles of of
Animal WelfareAnimal WelfareLynda MellorLynda Mellor
BVetMed, MPhil, ACATBVetMed, MPhil, ACAT
The five freedomsThe five freedomsno. 1no. 1
free from thirst, hunger, and free from thirst, hunger, and malnutritionmalnutrition
Five freedomsFive freedomsno.2no.2
Free from environmental Free from environmental discomfortdiscomfort
Five freedomsFive freedomsno.3no.3
Free from injury Free from injury
or diseaseor disease
Five freedomsFive freedomsno4no4
Free from restrictions of Free from restrictions of NORMAL BEHAVIOURNORMAL BEHAVIOUR
Five freedomsFive freedomsno.5no.5
Free from distressFree from distress
Human rights and animal rightsHuman rights and animal rights
Animals do not have Animals do not have ‘rights’ in NZ.‘rights’ in NZ.
NZ accepts that NZ accepts that animals WILL BE animals WILL BE USED.USED.
A pure rights position A pure rights position would make pets and would make pets and farming illegal.farming illegal.
human rights = human rights = http://www.un.org/Overview/rights.html
Presentation topicsPresentation topics
Animal slaughterAnimal slaughter
Are slaughter techniques acceptable?Are slaughter techniques acceptable? Traditional NZTraditional NZ HalalHalal JewishJewish
Long distance transportLong distance transport
Is long-distance transport by road Is long-distance transport by road acceptable?acceptable?
Circus animalsCircus animals
Is it okay for wild animals to be closely Is it okay for wild animals to be closely confined, constantly travelling and used in confined, constantly travelling and used in entertainment?entertainment?
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Sheep Sheep
Is mulesing acceptable?Is mulesing acceptable?
Is 20% lamb mortality acceptable?Is 20% lamb mortality acceptable?
Sea transport of sheepSea transport of sheep
Is long-distance transport by sea Is long-distance transport by sea acceptable?acceptable?
Dairy cattleDairy cattle
What are the main welfare problems for What are the main welfare problems for dairy cows?dairy cows?
Velvet antler removalVelvet antler removal
Are the binding safeguards enough to Are the binding safeguards enough to protect stags during antler removal?protect stags during antler removal?
Rodeo Rodeo
Is this an acceptable form of Is this an acceptable form of entertainment?entertainment?
How stressful do you think the event are How stressful do you think the event are for the animals?for the animals?
Horses Horses
What events involving horses raise welfare What events involving horses raise welfare concerns?concerns?
Twitching – a benign handling method or Twitching – a benign handling method or an animal welfare insult? an animal welfare insult?
Bobby calvesBobby calves
Is the bobby calf trade humane?Is the bobby calf trade humane?
Boarding establishmentsBoarding establishments
Do our pets get bored?Do our pets get bored?
Slaughter Slaughter
How do we achieve humane slaughter?How do we achieve humane slaughter?
Pet shops / breedersPet shops / breeders
Should pet shops be allowed to sell Should pet shops be allowed to sell animals to just anyone?animals to just anyone?
Pigs Pigs
Why are sows kept in stalls?Why are sows kept in stalls?
Why should sows not be kept in stalls?Why should sows not be kept in stalls?
Zoos Zoos
Can zoos provide for good animal Can zoos provide for good animal welfare?welfare?
Transport in NZTransport in NZ
What safeguards are necessary when What safeguards are necessary when transporting animals between the North transporting animals between the North and South Islands?and South Islands?
Saleyards Saleyards
What precautions are required to minimise What precautions are required to minimise injury in saleyards?injury in saleyards?
Scientific useScientific use
How are animals that are used in scientific How are animals that are used in scientific experiments protected?experiments protected?
Layer hensLayer hens
What are the issues in the debate about What are the issues in the debate about caged birds versus free range birds?caged birds versus free range birds?
Emergency slaughterEmergency slaughter
Who should do it? How should animals Who should do it? How should animals that are in extremis be despatched?that are in extremis be despatched?
Dogs Dogs
What are deemed reasonable standards What are deemed reasonable standards for care of dogs?for care of dogs?
Cats Cats
What are deemed reasonable standards What are deemed reasonable standards for the care of cats?for the care of cats?
Broilers Broilers
Is it reasonable to keep chickens closely Is it reasonable to keep chickens closely confined for 6 weeks and then slaughter confined for 6 weeks and then slaughter them?them?See See videovideo
Ostrich and emuOstrich and emu
What are suitable conditions for care of What are suitable conditions for care of these birds?these birds?
Wildlife issuesWildlife issues
Stranded whalesStranded whales
Dolphin bycatchDolphin bycatch
Longline fishingLongline fishing
Kaimanawa horse cullKaimanawa horse cull