Livestock ethics: respect and our duty of care for farm animals
Publication details: Lincoln : Chalcombe, 2001ISBN: 0948617462Subject(s): Ethics | Animal science (animal diseases, animal health, animal welfare, animal parasites, animal pests) | Veterinary science | Veterinary profession | Animal rights | Animal protectionDDC classification: 179.3 LOC classification: SF91Summary: What is ethical in livestock farming? Which methods of husbandry are acceptable and which are unacceptable? How should a livestock production system be judged? In Livestock Ethics, Gordon Gatward has spelt out the ethical principles for modern livestock farming. The ethical basis for different methods of husbandry is outlined and discussed in relation to philosophical and theological criteria. The theme of Livestock Ethics is respect for the essence of the animal. Respect means a duty of care for the animals, expressed in skilled stockmanship and responsible stewardship.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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What is ethical in livestock farming? Which methods of husbandry are acceptable and which are unacceptable? How should a livestock production system be judged? In Livestock Ethics, Gordon Gatward has spelt out the ethical principles for modern livestock farming. The ethical basis for different methods of husbandry is outlined and discussed in relation to philosophical and theological criteria. The theme of Livestock Ethics is respect for the essence of the animal. Respect means a duty of care for the animals, expressed in skilled stockmanship and responsible stewardship.
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