It is now widely accepted that good welfare is not simply the absence of negative
experiences, but rather is primarily the presence of positive experiences such as pleasure …

Egg production systems have become subject to heightened levels of scrutiny. Multiple
factors such as disease, skeletal and foot health, pest and parasite load, behavior, stress …

Sentience–the ability to feel, perceive and experience–is central to the animal welfare
debate as it raises the question of whether animals experience suffering in life and death …

In debates about the welfare of animals, different people have tended to emphasize different
concerns. Some emphasize the basic health and functioning of animals, especially freedom …

This authoritative textbook provides an introduction and guide to poultry behavior and
welfare. It describes the origin and biology of the various species of bird that are of …

Animal welfare is to do with the feelings experienced by animals: the absence of strong
negative feelings, usually called suffering, and (probably) the presence of positive feelings …

A brief history of the concept of sentience is given. It is pointed out that the idea of sentience,
at least in the mammals and birds, was accepted by lay people by the time of the …

What is animal welfare? Why has it proved so difficult to find a definition that everyone can
agree on? This concise and accessible guide is for anyone who is interested in animals and …

The past 30 years has seen an increased willingness for scientists to assess the subjective
experiences of animals. There are good reasons to believe that domesticated animals are …

This scientific opinion focuses on the welfare of laying hens, pullets and layer breeders on
farm. The most relevant husbandry systems used in Europe are described. For each system …