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The welfare of animals continues to increase in recognition and concern throughout the world, with more and more research in the field offering new insights into the optimal conditions and treatment for the animals we live and work with. Providing a broad introduction to the key topics in the welfare of animals large and small, farm and companion, wild and zoo, this fully updated textbook covers ethics, animal pain and injury, health and disease and social conditions, welfare issues and problems, their assessment, and solutions. With contributions from renowned international experts Animal Welfare, 2nd Edition is an essential resource for students and researchers in animal and veterinary sciences. ... Read more

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Larry Carbone, a veterinarian who is in charge of the lab animal welfare assurance program at a major research university, presents this scholarly history of animal rights. Biomedical researchers, and the less fanatical among the animal rights activists will find this book reasonable, humane, and novel in its perspective. It brings a novel, sociological perspective to an area that has been addressed largely from a philosophical perspective, or from the entrenched positions of highly committed advocates of a particular position in the debate. ... Read more

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great read
Don't pay attention to the animal rights activists reviews on this book. They probably never even read the book but just write reviews to bash pro-animal welfare. (if you don't know the difference, look it up)

This book is written by a Veterinarian who spent his life trying to battle and understand the different controversies in using animals for research.

I will be a Vet. Med. student this fall and I am interested in going into lab animal medicine. I am a huge advocate of animal welfare and I am also a scientist. I got this book to help me better understand animal welfare and the use of animal models in research. I know that animal models must be used to advance science but I also believe only ethical procedures should be allowed. This book was exactly what i was looking for. It discusses the borderline of animals in research. This really reflected the controversy that has been going on in my head ever since I started doing research. It was comforting to know that other veterinarians share the same questions as i do and i learned a lot from reading this book.

What Animals Want: Apprently to Be Exploited
If you want to know what other animals want, look into your human animal heart. They don't want to be enslaved, exploited, or anything else for human greed or minor gains (that are completely outweighed by the scientific and moral costs).

Animals don't want to be hurt.
On its face, Larry Carnone's What Animals Want presents the thoughts and ideas of a reasonable well-intentioned compassionate veterinarian doing his best to limit the suffering experienced by animals in the laboratories at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF).

Carbone seems to walk an imagined middle ground, pointing out various examples of self-serving callousness among the researchers and the industry as well as the fumbling generally ineffectual efforts of animal advocates to severely limit the harm done to animals in the name of science.

A reader will probably come away with the notion that the animals at UCSF are well served and fortunate to have Carbone as their advocate, and that someone like him is probably what animals at other labs would want if they could voice their opinions.

What Animals Want provides a limited look at the industry from the perspective of an insider. Carbone seems intellectually honest as he discusses the opinions of philosophers on both sides of the issue. These characteristics combine to make the book worth reading.

As with nearly every apology for animal research, there is however an unsavory and unmentioned dimension to Carbone's claims that the average reader cannot be expected to recognize. Carbone's tenure at UCSF encompasses a period of time, right up to the present, during which severe violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA) have come to light.

Under Carbone's watch, animal care staff have felt a need to reach out repeatedly for help from animal rights organizations, to call attention to the suffering in the labs. The USDA found that animal care staff were justifiably worried about retaliations if they called UCSF's oversight committee's attention to these problems.

During Carbone's tenure, UCSF received more citations for severe violations of the AWA than perhaps any other public facility. The details of the suffering within the labs, the poor veterinary care, and the employee fear combine to make the situation at UCSF an example of one of the most poorly run animal research institutions in the nation with regard to animal care and suffering.

But the average reader is unlikely to have read the USDA inspection reports or to have read through the approved protocols detailing what is being done to the animals, or to have seen the undercover photos from within the lab.

Taking Carbone at his word, it is indeed troubling that a facility with such a seemingly enlightened vet could be such a hellhole for animals. The implications for animals in the labs across the country with attending vets who openly disdain concern and criticism are dark and bleak.

My problem with books like Carbone's is that readers might base their opinions on a single book. In such cases, like What Animals Want, they will be largely misled and misinformed. The resulting opinions are likely to do more harm than good overall.

The radical middle ground on animal welfare in laboratories
I loved this book.I have always been sympathetic to arguments made by the animal rights community about the plight of animals in laboratories.I've also always believed that the work scientists do in those laboratories makes long, healthy, human lives possible.I've never before known what to believe about what kinds of research scientists really need to use animals for, and what kinds of welfare concerns scientists actually heed.The arguments on this topic generate lots of heat and little light.
Until this book.Carbone is a veterinarian who has made a career taking care of animals in laboratories and fighting for their welfare.He does this because he thinks scientific research is important, but he also cares deeply about the animals used by the scientists.In this book, he straddles the "radical middle" on the topic.He argues that we can figure out what animals want, and not necessarily by listening to what scientific studies of pain and distress tell us they want.I found myself writing in the margins on every page, because the arguments are interesting and thought provoking all the way through.I'd highly recommend this for anyone interested in animal rights, animal research, or medical progress.

Required Reading
Dr. Carbone's beautifully written, engaging, and balanced analysis of laboratory animal welfare policy should be required reading for anybody interested in the multitude of ethical questions that arise from the care and use of animals for human needs.It should also be required reading for anybody not interested in these important issues as they will become interested after reading just the first chapter.This book is accessible to experts as well as the lay reader.

In his book, Dr. Carbone presents a clear, focused, and succinct history of laboratory animal welfare policy and in doing so raises fascinating questions throughout the book.The book focuses on a crucial question, simple and often overlooked: how do we know what animals want?Every chapter is superb.For example, his case studies on death by decapitation, dog exercise and primate psychological well-being illustrate fascinating connections between (animal welfare) science and policy and highlight the strengths and limitations of science in helping us determine (or rather, guess) what animals want.

Because Dr. Carbone's analysis is remarkably balanced for such a controversial and often polarized issue, his book will stimulate all those interested in debates about animal care and use - whether for scientific study or for food - to think more deeply about their own deeply held views. ... Read more

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Behaviour is a significant indicator of health in animals and understanding behaviour is the key to good management. Animal behaviour and animal welfare science are fast becoming core topics in the curriclua of agriculture and veterinary students. The eagerly awaited fourth edition of Farm Animal Behaviour and Welfare builds on the coverage of the previous edition, fully updating it to take into account developments over the last 10 years. This new edition covers companion animals as well as farm animal species including farmed fish. It is an indispensible textbook covering the major and growing areas in agricultural and veterinary science and practice. ... Read more

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one fantastic book,\
packed full of objective knowledge on the world of animal behavior. worth the read, even if you don't need this book for a class or not ... Read more

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Animals born with bones and muscles are meant to move. In modern systems of intensive agriculture, however, many animals -- notably, swine, veal calves, and poultry -- are rigorously confined. In this book Professor Bernard E. Rollin describes problems of animal welfare in today's agriculture, discusses the research that exists for improving these systems, and proposes topics for further study.

Rollin urges animal producers and agricultural scientists to begin now to address welfare problems. He cites the biomedical research community, which ignored issues of pain control and animal welfare until public concern led to federal legislation. Promising work has already been done in Europe, where the public has demanded that livestock not suffer. A new social ethic in the United States calls for humane agricultural systems that meet the needs and natures of the animals we use. Striking a balanced and rational approach, Rollin's thoughtful text is valuable reading for animal producers, agricultural scientists, veterinarians, animal advocates, and the general public. ... Read more

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This book is one of a series of textbooks on the Welfare of Animals. This book discusses the welfare of dogs used for many different purposes. The book has an international perspective on the welfare of dogs in developed and under-developed countries. The welfare of laboratory dogs which is of concern to many people is discussed, as is the welfare of animals held in shelters waiting for re-homing or euthanasia. The book successfully combines an appreciation of how the health and nutrition of dogs has improved with an understanding of the social difficulties dogs experience. The book’s outlook on the subject of dog welfare is positive.

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(Blackwell Publishing) Univ. of Oxford, UK. Covers every area of animal care and aims to improve animal welfare through best practice and refinement of techniques. Information on all species include euthanasia, management of pain, surgery, biology, and husbandry. Covers new material on ethical issues. British-oriented. Previous edition: c1998. Softcover. ... Read more

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Practical and comprehensive
This book is a very practical, quick read, reviewing appropriate/humane procedures for handling all types of research animals during behavior tests, pre-surgical, surgical, and post-surgical care. Based on British regulations, but applicable anywhere. I would say it should be a required read for anyone who is going to be working with lab animals. Both for the animals' sake and your research results' sake. ... Read more

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Explains the nature and scale fo the current animal welfare problem, asks who is responsible for our treatment of animals, what standards exist aimed at regulation and what role the concept of citizenship has in ensuring humane treatment. ... Read more

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This book - the third in a series on Animal Welfare - covers the major issues affecting the welfare of domestic cats.

In western countries the cat has become one of the most popular pets, with its traditional role of rodent catcher being replaced by that of companion animal. Nevertheless, many situations remain where the welfare of cats raises concerns.

This book, written by experts from the United Kingdom, the United States and Switzerland, presents up-to-date information on a broad array of topics. It covers recent developments in our understanding of cat behavior, considers the ways in which cat welfare is assessed, and addresses the successes and failures of the relationship between cats and humans, including feline behavior disorders. It also deals with the ever-increasing problem of stray and unwanted cats in shelters, the feral cat population, and the effects of housing, disease, nutrition, and breeding on cat welfare.

Although the focus is largely on cats in developed countries, this book should also be of relevance in developing countries, where issues affecting the welfare of domestic animals - not only of livestock but also of companion animals - are beginning to be identified and addressed.

This volume will be of interest to all those concerned with the welfare of cats, including veterinarians, animal behaviorists, animal welfare organizations and cat owners.

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Very informative and useful.
Found this to be a very useful book.We have five cats, and one with behavioral problems.

Excellent resource for overall cat welfare
The Welfare of Cats is a comprehensive manual of cat welfare issues from international feline practioners and researchers. Some of the nutritional information, while much more appropriate than previous nutritional assumptions for cats, has been outdated by recent developments in that area. The Disease & Welfare portion could have included more information about non-infectious chronic illnesses (such as diabetes and chronic renal disease), but does contain a wealth of information on the recognition and containment of several infectious diseases and stresses that ill or diseases cats can and are being treated very sucessfully, maintaining a good quality of life, for illnesses and diseases that have previously been considered terminal and/or fatal. This book has excellent information regarding appropriate environmental standards and enrichment opportunities for (indoor and outdoor) house cats, feral cats, and cats housed in shelters and sanctuaries. There are large sections illustrating cat behavior and common "behavioral problems", especially those encountered in a domesticated cat or multi-cat households.

I highly recommend this resource to any cat parent who wants to provide the best care and environment for their cat companions. In my opinion, this book should be mandatory reading material for all professional cat practitioners - be they veteranarians, breeders, boarders, researchers, rescuers, fosters, or sitters. Definitely a solid base in any cat library.

Comprehensive and scientifically researched
I found this book to be one of the few resources I have come across using a good combination of pleasant and well-written chapters with the scientific research to back them up.The author of each chapter provides an APA style reference list of the journal articles or books cited in that chapter.I'm truly compassionate about felines and issues concerning their welfare; but I am also a scientist and wish to pursue my goal to improve the welfare of felines grounded in peer-reviewed research rather than anthropomorphic ideals and folk wisdom.People enjoying this book may also like Turner & Bateson's "The Domestic Cat: The biology of its behaviour". ... Read more

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"This book presents a clear and balanced account of the science and ethics of animal welfare. It explains the most important problems in the use and abuse of animals, why they have proved difficult to solve and how we can make more progress in future. Some uses of animals should now be phased out. Others are justified in continuing, but improvements in the conditions and treatments of the animals concerned are urgent. The book examines responsibilities for such changes, both for individuals and for societies. It reviews the need for public discussion of the issues, for changes in international trade and for legislation, to build on the consensus that animal welfare should be improved. This book is important for anyone interested in animal welfare - whether student, research worker, veterinarian, farmer or member of the general public."--BOOK JACKET. ... Read more

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After years working for the RSPCA, Terry Spamer became the first freelanceundercover agent investigating animal maltreatment. He has endeavoured to seekout large-scale operations of cruelty to animals and to expose them - viainfiltration, surveillance, and covert recording - to the animal welfareauthorities and governments. His work involves personal danger, as those capableof such terrible atrocities to animals are often willing to harm anyone whotries to thwart them. In "Animal Spy", Spamer tells some of his most grippingstories, including covert investigations of: the illegal capture of wild monkeysfor research, the killing of endangered species for taxidermy, Polish horsesbeing cruelly turned into Italian salami under Mafia supervision and 'squishing'small animals by stamping on them in stilettos. Horrifying, yet compelling, thisbook is an essential eye-opener to the cruelty that lives on in a 'civilised'world. ... Read more

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Man controls and dominates the habitat of most animals, both domestic and wild and there is a need for a pragmatic, workable approach to the problem of reconciling animal welfare with economic forces and the needs of man. It is the author's contention that much of the current philosophical discussion of animal welfare is misdirected now that it is possible to measure to some extent what animals think and feel and how much they can appreciate their quality of life. The book deals with farm animals, pets, wild animals and laboratory animals and dicusses their environmental requirements, fear and stress, their response to pain, injury, disease and death, behaviour and aggression, and the implications of biotechnology and genetic engineering. Finally, the book tries to reconcile reverence for life with the inescapability of killing and reviews the prospects of preserving and enhancing quality of life for animals through legislations, education, economic and moral incentives. ... Read more

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Members of the “animal welfare science community”, which includes both scientists and philosophers, have illegitimately appropriated the concept of animal welfare by claiming to have given a scientific account of it that is more objectively valid than the more “sentimental” account given by animal liberationists. This strategy has been used to argue for merely limited reform in the use of animals. This strategy was initially employed as a way of “sympathetically” responding to the abolitionist claims of anti-vivisectionists, who objected to the use of animals in research. It was subsequently used by farm animal scientists.The primarily reformist (as opposed to abolitionist) goals of this community make the false assumption that there are conditions under which animals may be raised and slaughtered for food or used as models in scientific research that are ethically acceptable. The tendency of the animal welfare science community is to accept this assumption as their framework of inquiry, and thus to discount certain practices as harmful to the interests of the animals that they affect. For example, animal welfare is conceptualized is such a way that death does not count as harmful to the interests of animal, nor prolonged life a benefit. ... Read more

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Gives an overview of the treatment and care that animals receive from humans, the potential for abuse in such areas as farming and research, and the ethics and consequences of animal abuse. ... Read more