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The Welfare of Domestic Fowl and Other Captive Birds
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Hardcover. This book describes the welfare implications of keeping wild and domesticated birds in captivity. It examines the environmental and social requirements of various avian species and offers suggestions for appropriate housing and management techniques. Editor(s): Duncan, Ian J.H.; Hawkins, Penny. Series: Animal Welfare. Num Pages: 309 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MZ; PSVW6; TVHP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 245 x 165 x 27. Weight in Grams: 684.
Animal welfare is attracting increasing interest worldwide, especially in developed countries where the knowledge and resources are available to (at least potentially) provide better management systems for farm animals, as well as companion, zoo and laboratory animals. The key requirements for adequate food, water, a suitable environment, appropriate companionship and good health are important for animals kept for all of these purposes. There has been increased attention given to farm animal welfare in many co- tries in recent years. This derives largely from the fact that the relentless pursuit of nancial reward and ef ciency, to satisfy market demands, has ... Read more
Animal welfare is attracting increasing interest worldwide, especially in developed countries where the knowledge and resources are available to (at least potentially) provide better management systems for farm animals, as well as companion, zoo and laboratory animals. The key requirements for adequate food, water, a suitable environment, appropriate companionship and good health are important for animals kept for all of these purposes. There has been increased attention given to farm animal welfare in many co- tries in recent years. This derives largely from the fact that the relentless pursuit of nancial reward and ef ciency, to satisfy market demands, has ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
309
Condition
New
Series
Animal Welfare
Number of Pages
298
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048136490
SKU
V9789048136490
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99-15
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