The Role of the Veterinarian in Ensuring Animal Welfare

Authors

  • Janice C. Swanson Department of Animal S ciences and Industry, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20044894

Keywords:

Food animal veterinarian, animal welfare, laboratory animal medicine, animal industries

Abstract

Food animal veterinarians are in a unique position to define their professional role in ensuring animal welfare. The field of laboratory animal medicine may serve as a model for elucidating and defining responsibilities within the agricultural animal industries. As food retail expectations for assurance of animal welfare rise, an imperative now exists to further develop the role of food animal practitioners.

Cover image of the 37th Conference Proceedings: Cattle in pens that stretch to the horizon. Yellow background.

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Published

2004-09-23

Issue

2004

Section

General Sessions