What should we do about animal welfare?

"This book presents a clear and balanced account of the science and ethics of animal welfare. It explains the most important problems in the use and abuse of animals, why they have proved difficult to solve and how we can make more progress in future. Some uses of animals should now be phased out. Others are justified in continuing, but improvements in the conditions and treatments of the animals concerned are urgent. The book examines responsibilities for such changes, both for individuals and for societies. It reviews the need for public discussion of the issues, for changes in international trade and for legislation, to build on the consensus that animal welfare should be improved. This book is important for anyone interested in animal welfare - whether student, research worker, veterinarian, farmer or member of the general public."--BOOK JACKET.