Similar to animal rights; the idea that animals should be treated with care and kindness.

An animal's quality of life based on an assessment of an animal's physical and psychological state as an indication of how the animal is coping with the ongoing situation as well as a judgem [..]

how an animal is coping with the conditions in which it lives. An animal is in a good state of welfare if (as indicated by scientific evidence) it is healthy, comfortable, well nourished, safe, able to express innate behaviour, and if it is not suffering from unpleasant states such as pain, fear and distress. Good animal welfare requires disease pr [..]

conditions and factors affecting the physical and psychological well-being of animals, such as diet, safety, and the space and cleanliness of their living environment

The protection of Animals in Laboratories or other specific Environments by promoting their Health through better nutrition, Housing, and care.

The protection of animals in laboratories or other specific environments by promoting their health through better nutrition, housing, and care.

Human efforts to reduce and prevent pain and suffering and promote well-being in animals.

Refers to the well-being and treatment of animals. The animal welfare position objects to what it considers unnecessary suffering and seeks to improve treatment of animals, [..]

The protection of animals in laboratories or other specific environments and the promotion of their health through better nutrition, housing, and care. This may be carried out through legislation or regulation. (12 Dec 1998)