Animal Welfare in Extensive Production Systems

This book explores the unique challenges faced by animals in extensive farming systems, providing crucial insights for those interested in animal welfare.

Animals raised in extensive conditions encounter a distinct array of challenges that are essential for anyone interested in farm animal welfare to comprehend. Animal Welfare in Extensive Production Systems addresses these challenges in a practical manner, supported by thoroughly referenced research. While there is extensive literature on animal welfare in intensive farming systems, the situation for animals in extensive agricultural systems has received comparatively less attention, despite these animals representing a significant portion of the global farm animal population.

This book delves into various critical topics including heat stress, water quality and availability, nutrition, predation, poisonous plants, transport, human-animal interactions, and neonatal mortality. By highlighting these issues, Animal Welfare in Extensive Production Systems aims to provide insights that are vital for improving the welfare of animals in extensive farming practices.

Designed for animal welfare academics, students, and researchers, this book also serves as a valuable resource for those studying animal science, veterinary science, and agriculture. Furthermore, it offers practical guidance for farm industry producers and personnel, making it a comprehensive tool for anyone involved in or concerned about animal welfare in extensive production systems.