Animal welfare is the physical and psychological Comparative psychology usually refers to the study of the behavior and mental life of animals other than human beings. However, psychologists and scientists do not always agree on this definition. Comparative psychology has also been described as branch of psychology in which emphasis is placed on cross-species comparisons–including human-to- state of non-human animals.[1] The term animal welfare can also mean human concern for animal welfare or a position in a debate on animal ethics and animal rights Animal rights, also referred to as animal liberation, is the idea that the most basic interests of animals should be afforded the same consideration as the similar interests of humans. Advocates approach the issue from different philosophical positions but agree that animals should be viewed as legal persons and members of the moral community, not.[2]
Systematic concern for animal welfare is based on the belief that non-human animals are sentient Sentience is the ability to feel or perceive subjectively. The term is used in philosophy as well as in science fiction and (occasionally) in the study of artificial intelligence. In each of these fields the term is used slightly differently and that consideration should be given to their well-being, especially when they are used for food, in animal testing, as pets, or in other ways.[3]
An ancient object of concern in some civilizations, animal welfare began to take a larger place in western Western culture refers to cultures of European origin public policy in 19th century Britain. Today it is a significant focus of interest or activity in veterinary science, in ethics, and in animal welfare organizations.
There are two forms of criticism of the concept of animal welfare, coming from diametrically opposite positions. One view, dating back centuries, asserts that animals are not consciously aware and hence are unable to experience poor welfare. The other view is based on the animal rights Animal rights, also referred to as animal liberation, is the idea that the most basic interests of animals should be afforded the same consideration as the similar interests of humans. Advocates approach the issue from different philosophical positions but agree that animals should be viewed as legal persons and members of the moral community, not position that animals should not be regarded as property and any use of animals by humans is unacceptable. Some authorities thus treat animal welfare and animal rights as two opposing positions.[2] Accordingly, some animal right proponents argue that the perception of better animal welfare facilitates continued and increased exploitation of animals.[4][5] Others see the increasing concern for animal welfare as incremental steps towards animal rights.
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