Advances in Sheep Welfare (Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition)

Advances in Sheep Welfare, Second Edition provides a detailed reference on advancements in sheep welfare. The book contains the most current knowledge on breeding practices, animal affective states, management strategies, farming and production practices, and the role of society and consumers in shaping the welfare debate. In addition to updating all chapters from the previous edition, completely new chapters are included on behavioral assessments of sheep welfare, the impact of climate change, and drivers of change for sheep producers. Stakeholders across the wool, dairy, and sheep meat supply chains will also benefit from this resource.The book brings together a team of international experts to create the definitive resource on sheep welfare. It will serve as a key reference for researchers, instructors, and students at the post-graduate level who are interested in animal agriculture, especially those who study sheep and issues of animal welfare. Covers global sheep production systems and highlights current and future challenges and risks to sheep welfareDetails advances in our understanding of the physiological, behavioral, and affective elements underpinning animal welfareFacilitates more informed and balanced thinking and debate regarding animal welfare Read more