Equine Welfare

Name: Equine Welfare
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Series: UFAW Animal Welfare

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Equine Welfare, a book in the Science & Nature category, delves into the complex ethical and scientific considerations surrounding the care and management of horses. It explores various aspects of equine well-being, including health care, nutrition, and ethical treatment, while also addressing legal frameworks and practical approaches to improving standards in equine care. This comprehensive analysis is aimed at both professionals and enthusiasts seeking to deepen their understanding of ensuring the welfare of horses.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in the ethical considerations surrounding horse welfare and the scientific research supporting humane treatment methods. It offers an in-depth exploration of equine biology, behaviour, and the evolving standards of care, making it an appealing choice for horse enthusiasts, animal science students, and professionals in the veterinary and equine industries.

Equine Welfare

A rational exploration of the ethical and welfare issues in all areas of equine use. This book addresses controversial and emotive issues surrounding these iconic creatures, providing a reliable source of information to support informed debate.

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Equine Welfare presents a rational exploration of the ethical and welfare issues in all areas of equine use. This book addresses controversial and emotive issues surrounding these iconic creatures, providing a reliable source of information to support informed debate.

It enables all those with an interest in horses and the uses they are put to, to gain an awareness of the problems and abuses that occur. The book draws on the expertise of a range of acknowledged leaders in equine health and welfare.

The first part of the book explores general issues related to the horse’s needs and nature. The second part contains chapters, each covering a specific human use of horses and the abuses that arise as a result.

This book is part of the UFAW/Wiley-Blackwell Animal Welfare Book Series. This major series of books, produced in collaboration between UFAW (The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare) and Wiley-Blackwell, provides an authoritative source of information on worldwide developments, current thinking, and best practice in the field of animal welfare science and technology. For details of all the titles in the series, see www.wiley.com/go/ufaw.

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Equine Welfare effectively engages readers with its clear and concise chapters, providing valuable insights into the field. It stands out due to its focus on equine welfare, making it a recommended addition for those involved in equine medicine or animal welfare.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405187633

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 March 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

Edited by Bernard E. Rollin
Edited by C. Wayne McIlwraith

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 172.0mm

Height: 242.0mm

Weight: 1069g

Pages: 506

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Science & Nature Series: UFAW Animal Welfare

About the Author

Bernard E. Rollin is University Distinguished Professor ofPhilosophy, Biomedical Sciences, Animal Sciences, and UniversityBioethicist at Colorado State University, USA. C. Wayne McIlwraith is University DistinguishedProfessor, Barbara Cox Anthony University Endowed Chair inOrthopedics and Director of Orthopaedic Research at the OrthopaedicResearch Center, Colorado State University, USA. The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) isan internationally recognised, independent, scientific andeducational animal welfare charity concerned with improvingknowledge and understanding of animals needs in order topromote high standards of welfare for farm, companion, laboratory,captive wild animals and those with which we interact in thewild.