1st Edition
Emotion in Farmed Animals Ethical Challenges for Animal Welfare
Introduction
Chapter 1. Welfare, ethics and productivity: An incompatible mix?
Chapter 2. Farmed animal sanctuaries: A growing movement
Chapter 3. Cattle—sentient animals, not “raw materials”
Chapter 4. Pigs—complex and intelligent individuals
Chapter 5. Sheep—resilient and unique personalities
Chapter 6. Goats—mischievous and fun-loving characters
Chapter 7. Chickens—foraging with friends
Chapter 8. Roosters—friends and protectors
Chapter 9. Turkeys—unique individuals, not celebratory meals
Chapter 10. Geese—intelligent, emotional and charming
Chapter 11. Ducks—water-loving and social individuals
Chapter 12. Alpacas and llamas—charismatic and sensitive personalities
Chapter 13. Camels—majestic and resilient wanderers
Chapter 14. Donkeys and mules—sentient animals, not beasts of burden
Chapter 15. Rabbits—sensitive and curious companions
Conclusion—Crossroads in animal welfare
Biography
Vicki Hutton is passionate about animals and their welfare, having lived with, worked with, observed and written about animals for many years. After starting her career in the health and community sectors as a mental health therapist, Vicki now focuses on animal welfare and ethics, and the human-animal relationship. She currently lives with an assortment of animals who all contribute in their unique ways to her writing.
