Legislative and regulatory options for animal welfare [electronic resource] / by Jessica Vapnek [and] Megan Chapman for the Development Law Service, FAO Legal Office.
"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 legi...
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| Other title: | Animal welfare. |
| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Rome :
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,
2010, © 2011.
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| Series: | FAO legislative study ;
104. |
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| Summary: | "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. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (vii, 92 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages [85]-92) |
| ISBN: | 9789251067116 (electronic bk.) 9251067112 (electronic bk.) |
| ISSN: | 1014-6679 ; |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Description based on print version record. |