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ANSC*1210 Lectures 19-23
Cultural Differences, Cow At My Table, Economics, Loose Ends
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04/15/2013

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What are some questions that can be asked when judging a society's approach to animal welfare?
Definition
What animal protection laws do they have
Are there specific uses of animals that should be criticized?
What is the general treatment like?
Are there many humane societies?
Do they engage in ethical debate about animals?
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What 3 philosophies are incorporated when it comes to Animal Welfare ethics in Japan?
Definition
Buddhism, Shinto, Confuscianism
Term
Does Japan veterinary medicine typically agree with euthanization?
Definition
No
Term
In Asian countries, are whales held at a higher standard or lower standard than dogs?
Definition
They are considered equal
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Which culture holds dogs at a higher standard, Western or Asian?
Definition
Western
Term
True or False
Asian & Australian cultures have very similar viewpoints on animal ethics
Definition
True
Term
What philosophy could explain the fact that Western culture values dogs & horses highly?
Definition
Relational philosophy
Term
According to Kondo & Sato (1999)
Any animal welfare philosophy should be in agreement with ________ not in opposition to ________.
Definition
Human fitness ; human self-maintenance
Term
What is Kondo & Sato's view on human-animal symbiotic relationships?
Definition
Symbiotic relationships evolving historically and ecologically should not be refused
Term
What is Kondo & Sato's 3rd Point for Discussion?
Definition
Human-animal relationships should not be parasitic
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True or False
According to Kondo & Sato, philosophy should be based on religion
Definition
False
Should be founded on science & based on ethology/physiology/ecology
Term
True or False
Part of Taiwan culture is to not restrict pets (no leashes/cages/fence)
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True
Term
True or False
There is no rabies in Taiwan
Definition
True
Term
What was the concern of women running dog pounds in Taiwan?
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Euthanizing dogs would be controversial & donations to the pound would stop
Term
How did Prof. Hsia reduce Taiwan's stray dog population from 7-10 million to 2 million?
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Training schools
Proper shelters
Vet inspections at shelters
Adoption programs
Euthanizing unwanted dogs
Term
What are some problems with Canadian view towards animal ethics?
Definition
-Macho image is admired (cowboys & rodeo)
-Hunting on snowmobiles
-Some methods of seal hunting
-Leg hold traps are left for many hours without checking
Term
What was the contradiction found in the film 'A Cow at my Table' concerning factory farming?
Definition
People in the animal industry were shown complaining about the term 'factory farming'. Then proceded to show clips promoting animal production & using the term 'factory farming' repeatedly.
Term
What was the contradiction found in the film 'A Cow at my Table' concerning rescuing?
Definition
-big deal is made of rescuing animals bound for slaughter, allowing to live out their lives
-show animals in poor condition, poor quality of life
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What was 'A Cow at my Table's portrayal of Tom Regan?
Definition
-says humane slaughter is an oxymoron
-eventually states his true belief that slaughter is wrong, but not necessarily inhumane
Term
What was 'A Cow at my Table's portrayal of Peter Singer?
Definition
-he doesn't come across strongly as Utilitarian
-does state that he is against the use of violence in campaigns against animal use
Term
Why are the scenes showing slaughter in 'A Cow At My Table' dangers from a public relations point of view?
Definition
-doesn't explain the muscle movement & twitching
-makes it seem as though the animals are still alive
Term
How can you improve a business's publicity in the animal industry?
Definition
Become more transparent
Remove the truly 'bad apples' in the industry, who give others a bad rep
Term
What are the factors that determine person's view on animal welfare?
Definition
What is necessary/unnecessary
What is acceptable/unacceptable
Perception of what alternatives are available
Term
What was Bennett's definition of cost-benefit analysis?
Definition
weighing benefits to society against costs in terms of monetary unit
Term
Who does not agree with "giving a price to the priceless"?
Definition
Schumacher
Term
What is the difficulty with cost-benefit analysis
Definition
greatest happiness doesn't equal greatest wealth
-difficult to translate pleasures into monetary terms
Term
Describe Freedom Foods' business model
Definition
-producers pay for initial assessment & annual inspections
-producers guaranteed a premium for the product
-retails market the products at a premium
Term
What are the stages of care in Global Animal Partnership
Definition
Step 1 – no cages/crates
Step 2 – enriched indoor environment Step 3 – enhanced outdoor environment
Step 4 – pasture based
Step 5 – no mutilations
Step 5+ - birth to death on the farm
Term
Which philosophy was applied to animals first, utilitarianism or animal rights?
Definition
Utilitarianism
Term
True or False
Utilitarianism is older than the philosophy of rights being applied to human beings
Definition
False
Applying rights to human beings is older
Term
Who developed Utilitarianism?
Definition
John Stewart Mill
Term
Who applied Utilitarianism to the modern world, and which written work was it?
Definition
Peter Singer, in Animal Liberation
Term
When was the first reference to Utilitarianism?
Definition
Bentham 1789
Term
Is Regan a Complete or Limited animal rightist
Definition
Complete
Term
What philosophy is based on rules according to which humans should act towards animals?
Definition
Animal rights
Term
What philosophy looks at consequences and then decides if the action is morally acceptable?
Definition
Utilitarianism
Term
According to complete rights, what would be the biggest crime you could perpetuate against an animal?
Definition
Killing an animal
Term
Who said that “Sentience does not mean that the being has personal interest in continuing to live”
Definition
Singer
Term
Give an example of how an animal may have an indirect/derivative interest in life, and how this relates to welfare
Definition
cows enjoys cud, kill it and it cannot chew cud so welfare is reduced
Term
What are the 5 Freedoms?
Definition
-from thirst/hunger/malnutrition
-from discomfort
-from pain/injury/disease
-to express normal behaviour
-from fear & distress
Term
What is the problem with the 5 Freedoms?
Definition
hunger thirst are necessary for normal functioning of the animal. Pain is necessary sensory system, must learn to avoid painful stimuli
Term
If you had to boil animal welfare & ethics down to one freedom, what would be most corrrect?
Definition
Freedom from Suffering
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