For a few pennies more

Article Abstract:

UK-based animal activists successfully protested against the shipment of livestock across the English Channel to European slaughterhouses. The poor conditions under which the animals are transported and the cruel treatment awaiting them make pre-slaughtering before transport a more humane option.

Author: Stevenson, Peter
Care and treatment, Ethical aspects, Livestock, Slaughtering and slaughter-houses, Slaughterhouses

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


Why we care about animals

Article Abstract:

Concern for animal welfare can be attributed to utilitarian, humanitarian, egalitarian or communitarian purposes. However, closer link between human and animal relationship is predicted to be established as a result of future cultural evolution and progress.

Author: Fox, Michael W.
Human-animal relationships

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


Learning from debate

Article Abstract:

Endless debate over animal issues does not merely reflect man's concern for animal welfare, but has also proved that animal rights movements have improved. Moreover, it has shown that activists have successfully overcome the challenges of their endeavour.

Author: Carter-Long, Lawrence
Social aspects, Debates and debating, Debates, Animal rights movement

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


Subjects list: Analysis, Animal welfare
This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.