Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
The World Veterinary Association and animal welfare.
- Journal:
- Revue scientifique et technique (International Office of Epizootics)
- Year:
- 2005
- Authors:
- Edwards, J D & Schneider, H P
- Affiliation:
- World Veterinary Association
Plain-English summary
The World Veterinary Association represents veterinarians worldwide and acknowledges that attitudes toward animal welfare are changing, especially in urban areas. While many animal care practices are influenced by cultural and religious beliefs, veterinarians strive to base their recommendations on scientific evidence. They serve both urban pet owners and rural clients who raise animals for food and other products. Issues like intensive farming and the transportation of animals require careful veterinary oversight to ensure the animals are treated well. The development of animal welfare standards is an ongoing effort, primarily led by the World Organisation for Animal Health.
Abstract
The World Veterinary Association, as the global representative of the veterinary profession, recognises the global influences on animal welfare and the changing role of the veterinarian in response to the changing attitudes of the human population. While urban populations are now dictating animal welfare standards, many practices still have a cultural and even religious basis. Veterinarians recognise these influences, but base their recommendations for animal welfare on scientifically justified practices. Veterinarians work not only for urban clients with their companion animals, but also very importantly with rural clients who provide the source of animal-based foodstuffs and goods sought by an increasingly demanding human population. The controversial areas of intensive animal production and the transportation that is required to move large numbers of animals around the world require veterinary supervision to ensure that animal welfare is preserved. The development of animal welfare standards is an ongoing process, with the major international effort being led by the World Organisation for Animal Health.
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