Educating the animal welfare practitioners of the future.

Abstract

Abstract This chapter discusses the different ethical viewpoints and addresses why people make choices or behave in ways that may not seem rational or appropriate. Understanding science and human decision making, and how behaviour is influenced, are crucial in improving animal welfare. It also describes how animal welfare practitioners must require a scientific understanding of animal wants and needs, and an ability to carry out ethical reasoning and to advocate for animal welfare in legal and policy decisions.