ethical issues in animal agriculture “a welfare perspective” krista nelson october 27, 2004
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Ethical Issues in Animal Agriculture
“A Welfare Perspective”
Krista NelsonOctober 27, 2004
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Definitions
Animal Welfare: state of well-being, in which at least basic needs are met and suffering is minimized(Spedding, 2000)
Animal Rights: a belief system that animals intrinsically have the same rights to life and liberty as afforded to humans (Getz and Baker, 1990)
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Why do we care?
•Legislation
•Urbanization
•Philosophers
•Media
•Disney Effect
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The Issues
• Biological Functioning
• Affective States
• Natural Lives
Interlinked? The pig example
(Benson, 2004)
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The Five Freedoms
•Freedom from hunger and thirst
•Freedom from discomfort
•Freedom from pain, injury or disease
•Freedom to express normal behavior
•Freedom from fear and distress•Developed from the Farm Animal Welfare Council
(Spedding, 2000)
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Are current farm animal production systems ethical?
ConsiderationsConsiderations::
Animal welfareAnimal welfare•Is the animal harmed? Is the animal harmed? •Are the animals’ needs met?Are the animals’ needs met?
Human obligationsHuman obligations•Are the animals being used Are the animals being used responsibly?responsibly?•What is the impact on the What is the impact on the environment?environment?
(Croney, 2004)(Croney, 2004)
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Welfare in Beef Cattle Production
Branding: hot iron, freeze, micro-chip
Dehorning: genetics vs. mechanics
Castration: Is it necessary?
(Benson, Rollin, 2004)
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Branding and Dehorning
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Welfare in Dairy Cattle Production
Housing: slope of surfaces, bedding material, stall dimensions
Tail Docking: necessary?
Calf Rearing: weaning, housing
(Benson, Rollin, 2004)
High Productivity: hunger, metabolic and physical exhaustion
(Webster, 1995)
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Dairy Facilities
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Veal Calves
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Welfare in Swine Production
Gestation Crates: 2 X 7 ft. Computerized feeding systems
Floor Feeding
Farrowing Crates: Decreased nesting behavior
Piglets: Tail docking, castration, early weaning
(Benson, Rollin, 2004)
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Gestation Crates
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Farrowing Crate
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Welfare in Poultry Production
Laying Hens: Beak trimming, crowding, dust bathing, forced molting, social disorder
Broilers: Fast growth
(Benson, Rollin, 2004)
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Layers and Broilers
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Why do we have questionable production practices?
Consumer demandConsumer demand: Safe, cheap, : Safe, cheap, high quality, consistent foodhigh quality, consistent food
EfficiencyEfficiency: Labor, distribution, : Labor, distribution, priceprice
Animal protection and careAnimal protection and care: : From From predators, predators, environmental environmental extremes, extremes, veterinary care, veterinary care, nutritionnutrition
(Croney, 2004)(Croney, 2004)
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Animal Welfare Reform Efforts
2001: OR ballot measure 1792001: OR ballot measure 179 proposed making it “a class A proposed making it “a class A misdemeanor to confine farm misdemeanor to confine farm pigs in enclosure or tether them pigs in enclosure or tether them in a manner that prevents them in a manner that prevents them from turning around”from turning around”
–Aimed to ban gestation Aimed to ban gestation crates (excluded confinement crates (excluded confinement for exam, testing & farrowing)for exam, testing & farrowing)
(Croney, 2004)(Croney, 2004)
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Animal Welfare Reform Efforts
•Animal Welfare Guidelines adopted Animal Welfare Guidelines adopted by: by: McDonald’s, Burger King, McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s, Pizza HutWendy’s, Pizza Hut
•June 2002: FMI and the National June 2002: FMI and the National Council of Chain Restaurants Council of Chain Restaurants released guidelines for treatment and released guidelines for treatment and handling of animals used for food handling of animals used for food (FMI & NCCR members include (FMI & NCCR members include Safeway, Walmart, Kroger’s Safeway, Walmart, Kroger’s Albertson’s, Applebee’s…)Albertson’s, Applebee’s…)
(Croney, 2004)(Croney, 2004)
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What can you do?
EducationEducation: know what you are : know what you are supporting with your purchasing supporting with your purchasing powerpower
E.g., organic E.g., organic ≠ ≠ cruelty freecruelty free
Vote with your pocketbookVote with your pocketbookKey to change is not to stop Key to change is not to stop
buying buying animal products, but to animal products, but to buy products buy products that support animal that support animal welfarewelfare
Niche marketsNiche markets “cruelty free”, “animal “cruelty free”, “animal friendly” labelsfriendly” labels
Support reasonable legislative effortsSupport reasonable legislative efforts
(Croney, 2004)
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References
Benson, G.J., and B.E. Rollin. 2004. The Well-being of farm animals challenges and solution. Blackwell Publishing. Aimes, Iowa. First ed.
Croney, Candace. 2004. Oregon State University ANS 315. OSU Printing and Mailing Services.
Getz, W.R., and F. H. Baker. 1990. Educational methodology in dealing with animal rights and welfare in public service. J. Anim. Sci. 68:3468-3474.
Spedding, Collin. 2000. Animal Welfare. Earthscan Publications Ltd. Sterling, VA.
Webster, John. Animal Welfare a Cool Eye Towards Eden. Blackwell Science, Ltd. Cambridge, MA.