Management and Welfare of Farm Animals: The UFAW Farm Handbook

A major update of the standard introductory textbook on farm animal husbandry and welfare. The central theme of the UFAW Farm Handbook is the welfare implications of farm animal methods. The rise in consumer demand for alternative methods and improved standards in the production of food from animals is reflected in the book. Key features: covers a range of production methods from large commercial units to small hobby farms all major farmed species are included offers practical advice on ways to assure and improve welfare of farm animals different systems are critiqued and the welfare impacts compared. New to this edition: fully revised and updated to reflect current methods and thinking more emphasis on general concepts and practice including new chapters on: promotion of welfare through good husbandry; welfare assessment and assurance on–farm; promotion of animal welfare in society new species–based chapters on: horses; camelids; pheasants; and ostriches.