Economics of Farm Animal Welfare, The : Theory, Evidence and Policy

The economic costs and benefits of farm animal production and sustainability versus improving climate change and animal welfare presents one of the most complex dilemmas in agriculture today. This book, by top global authors and experts, outlines the problem whilst making policy-relevant recommendations.

This landmark new text charts the latest developments in economic research relevant to farm animal welfare. A range of global experts and key opinion leaders outline the challenges of achieving sustainable intensification while improving both climate change and animal welfare, and make policy-relevant recommendations for the future.

Theoretical yet practical, the book examines:

- Origins, cross-disciplinary interactions and the future of farm animal welfare;
- Consumer demand and changing preferences as animal welfare rises up the social agenda;
- The impact on animal welfare of political organizations such as the EU and WTO.

An important resource for policy makers and animal welfare scientists and clinicians, this book provides a thought-provoking yet evidence-based review for all those interested in quantifying farm animal welfare.