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True or False
Human & animal welfare are closely linked |
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True or False
It is possible to completely separate economic considerations from solutions for issues concerning animal use |
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False
Economics must be considered, it is an inescapable factor |
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| What were Hemsworth's thoughts on human/animal interactions & farm animal behaviour? |
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| Human interactions have a profound effect on the behaviour and physiology of farm animals |
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Term
True or False
Tactile interactions can be positive or negative |
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| How can the negative effect of tactile interactions be reduced? |
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Definition
Genetic selection
Increased handling
Gentler handling |
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| What is one simple way to vastly improve the welfare of animals in stockyards? |
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Definition
| Better selection & training for stockyard people, especially in terms of what proper handling methods are |
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Term
True or False
An animal's preference may vary with age, experience & reproductive state |
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True or False
Test methods do not have an impact on an animal's preferences |
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Definition
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| What are an animal's preferences typically reflective of? |
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Definition
| Environmental features that will promote their welfare |
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| How can you reduce/eliminate the need to dehorn cattle |
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True or false
There is no genetic component concerning welfare problems |
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| What typically causes genetics-related issues to arise? |
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Definition
| Intensive breeding selection for a specific trait |
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| What is the ultimate solution to genetic issues? |
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| Pay attention to breeding practices & how they effect the animals' welfare |
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True or False
Animals in intensive systems often retain their natural behaviours |
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True or False
Animals in semi-natural environments often retain their natural behaviours |
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