What constitutes animal welfare? With animals being used for companionship service research food fiber and by-products animal welfare is a topic of great interest and importance to society. As the worldâs population continues to increase a major challenge for society is the maintenance of a strong and viable food system which is linked to the well-being and comfort of food animals. Animal Welfare in Animal Agriculture: Husbandry Stewardship and Sustainability in Animal Production explores the pressing issue of farm animal welfare in animal production systems in the United States and globally. A framework for open discussion on animal welfare this multidisciplinary book brings together the perspectives of 40 highly qualified and recognized experts in their respective fields. Fourteen chapters address a range of topics that includes ethics sociology food safety ecology feed resources biotechnology government regulations and sustainability as well as animal comfort health and contributions to society. The book also offers a historical perspective on the growth of animal agriculture from family farms to industrial animal agricultureâand the impact this has had on society. Illustrating the diversity of viewpoints the concept of animal welfare is defined from the perspectives of an ethicist and philosopher a research scientist a veterinarian an industrialist and an activist as well as from the perspective of sustainability and product quality. Written primarily for students but also highly relevant for professionals in varying fields of academia and industry this timely book reveals important insights into animal welfare and animal agriculture. Unique in its depth breadth and balance it underscores the need for dialogue on wide-ranging and often contentious issues related to animal production systems. . Language: English