Economics of Farm Animal Welfare:Theory, Evidence and Policy, The

This landmark new text charts the latest developments in economic research relevant to farm animal welfare.

A range of global experts and key opinion leaders outline the challenges in achieving sustainable livestock production while improving farm profit, climate change and animal welfare, and make policy-relevant recommendations for the future.

• This is a theoretical yet practical book that examines.
• the origins of farm animal welfare, cross-disciplinary interactions and the future of the field.
• consumer demand and changing preferences as animal welfare rises up the social agenda.
• the impact political organisations such as the EU and WTO have on animal welfare.
• An important resource for policy makers and animal welfare scientists, economists and clinicians, this book provides a thought-provoking yet evidence-based review for all those interested in quantifying and improving farm animal welfare.

Platform:

OvidSP

Publisher:

CAB International

Product Type:

Book

Author:

Vosough Ahmadi, Bouda; Moran, Dominic Moran

ISBN:

978-1-78-639231-2

Specialty:

• Animal Sciences
• Multidisciplinary Sciences
• Veterinary Science

Language:

English

Edition:

1st

Pages:

0

Publication Year:

2020