Legislative and regulatory options for animal welfare /
Vapnek, Jessica.
Chapman, Megan.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.Legal Office.
Rome : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,
2010.
"Animal welfare is inextricably linked to animal health, human health and ethical concerns. Burgeoning international trade is triggering more interest in animal welfare, in particular in countries wishing to increase trade in animals and foods of animal origin. This publication reviews the legislative framework for animal welfare, providing options for policy-makers and legal drafters. The text is set against the backdrop of developments in animal welfare science and growing international consensus on the importance of animal welfare."--P. [4] of cover.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [85]-87).
I. Introduction -- II. International and regional context -- III. National regulation of animal welfare -- IV. Essential elements of animal welfare legislation -- V. Conclusion -- VI. References.
"Animal welfare is inextricably linked to animal health, human health and ethical concerns. Burgeoning international trade is triggering more interest in animal welfare, in particular in countries wishing to increase trade in animals and foods of animal origin. This publication reviews the legislative framework for animal welfare, providing options for policy-makers and legal drafters. The text is set against the backdrop of developments in animal welfare science and growing international consensus on the importance of animal welfare."--P. [4] of cover.
Animal welfare
Animals