Animal Welfare and Rights
When did it all begin? Ancient Greeks Debated how animals should be treated
Animal Welfare Humane treatment of animals Well and fair Human responsibility Support animal nutrition and oppose cruel treatment of animals
Animal Welfare Scientific information Used for decisions, laws and regulations Animal comfort difficult to assess Animals do not talk No universal measurement system
Animal Rights Animals should not be used by humans PETA Well known animal rights organization Ecoterrorism Violent acts displayed for an environmental cause
Welfare vs. Rights Good treatment of animals No use of animals Less radical Supported by animal producers and researchers No use of animals Radical Usually vegetarians