Ethics of animal use

In recent decades, concern over animal ethics and welfare has risen dramatically.

As a result, there is now an acute awareness that veterinary, animal science and animal welfare students, and professionals need equipping with key skills in this area.

This book fills the gap for a clear, comprehensive and practical book on animal ethics.

Adopting a pluralist perspective, allowing the reader to reflect on issues without being told what is right and wrong, it covers a broad range of topical and relevant areas, from transport and slaughter, to small animal practice and exotics.

Written by two leading experts in the field, this book is an ideal introduction to the subject for both students and professionals.

Key features are: input from experts in relevant fields of veterinary research and practice; written in a clear and concise format by two international experts; and applies theory to practice and includes many case studies.