Humans have a natural interest in animals; through a long history of domestication, they have become tools, a food source and even friends. Behaviour is a significant indicator of animal health and well-being, and understanding this behaviour is therefore the key to good management. Covering all asp[...]
Sentience - the ability to feel, perceive and experience - is central to the animal welfare debate. This book investigates and defines aspects of sentience such as consciousness, memory and emotions, and discusses brain complexity in detail. It looks at sentience from a developmental perspective and[...]
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 curricula of agriculture and veterinary students.The eagerly awaited fourth edition of "Farm Animal Be[...]