Vocabulary Term Details

Animal welfare

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_welfare)

Animal welfare is the well-being of animals. The standards of "good" animal welfare vary considerably between different contexts. These standards are under constant review and are debated, created and revised by animal welfare groups, legislators and academics worldwide. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Welfare
N/AAnimal health
Animal protection

This term is used for the following terms: 
Animal rights protection

Approved Date
16-Jan-2014

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