The Welfare of Sheep

Book Overview

Animal welfare is attracting increasing interest worldwide, but particularly from those in developed countries, who now have the knowledge and resources to be able to improve the welfare of farm animals. The increased attention given to farm animal welfare in the West derives largely from the fact that the relentless pursuit of ?nancial reward and ef'ciency has led to the development of intensive animal production systems that disturb the conscience...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402085524
• ISBN13: 9781402085529
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 366 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.3"