Advances in Sheep Welfare

Overview:
A scientific volume reviewing recent research on sheep welfare. It covers sheep cognition and emotion, welfare assessment and painful husbandry practices. Health, nutrition and housing issues affecting welfare are discussed. It informs welfare improvements in sheep production.

Key Topics Covered:

• Sheep cognition and affective states
• Welfare assessment protocols
• Pain from castration, tail docking and mulesing
• Lameness and health-related welfare
• Lamb survival
• Transport and handling welfare

Target Audience:
Animal Welfare Scientists, Sheep Veterinarians, Researchers