This book addresses select issues and management considerations relating to animal welfare. Topics discussed in this compilation include the background and legislation of the Animal Welfare Act; the International Whaling Convention (IWC) and legal issues concerning aboriginal rights; issues addressing the humane treatment of farm animals; table egg production and hen welfare; horse slaughter prevention bills and issues; and management of wild horses and burros.
| ISBN: | 9781626183742 |
| Publication date: | 7th May 2013 |
| Author: | Tadlock Cowan |
| Publisher: | Nova Science Publishers an imprint of Nova Science Publishers Inc |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 108 pages |
| Series: | Animal Science, Issues, and Professions. |
| Genres: |
Zoology and animal sciences |