Reference no: EM133447733
Assignment:
1. As you read create the bullet point list of challenges that impact full integration of animal welfare research findings into animal welfare standards.
2. What set of conditions lead to science being the most important factor affecting a set of animal welfare standards?
3. Under what set of conditions do policy considerations override scientific evidence as the most important factor affecting standards?
4. The authors use the example of tail docking and dehorning (both of which have negative consequences for calf welfare) to demonstrate how ethical decisions have an impact on standards. Explain this relationship between ethical decisions, scientific knowledge and the acceptability of a procedure.
5. Explain what is meant by: "An element of uncertainty always exists when estimating the magnitude of the various threats to animal welfare (Croney and Millman, 2007)."
6. List at least 2 sources of scientific uncertainty when attempting to draw comparisons between welfare impacts of complex housing systems.
7. The OIE (now World Organization for Animal Health) updated its definition of animal welfare. Look over the new definition - what are the main changes? Do the changes address some of the early definition criticisms outlined in the paper?
8. What are the pros and cons of using resource-based and animal-based indicators as part of animal welfare assessment criteria? Create the list of pros/cons for each category.
9. What is the difference between first-party, second-party and third-party audits?
10. List one piece of information (or more) that you believe will "stick" with you; which you will still remember in 2-6 months.