Animal Health and Welfare

Animal health and welfare refer to the overall well-being of animals, ensuring they are physically healthy and free from disease, as well as psychologically content. Health involves proper nutrition, veterinary care, and disease prevention, while welfare includes providing a suitable environment, appropriate enrichment, and humane treatment. Maintaining good animal health and welfare benefits not only the animals but also the people who care for them, fostering ethical practices and sustainable management. Overall, it emphasizes respecting animals as sentient beings with the capacity for comfort, normal behavior, and freedom from suffering.