Equine Welfare Paperback English by C Wayne McIlwraith - 19 Apr 2011

C Wayne McIlwraith

A rational exploration of the ethical and welfare issues in all areas of equine use. This book addresses controversial and emotive issues surrounding these iconic creatures, providing a reliable source of information to support informed debate. It will enable all those with an interest in horses and the uses they are put to gain an awareness of the problems and abuses that occur. The book draws on the expertise of a range of acknowledged leaders in equine health and welfare. The first part of the book explores general issues of the horse s needs and nature. The second part contains chapters each covering a specific human use of horses and the abuses that arise as a result. This book is part of the UFAW/Wiley-Blackwell Animal Welfare Book Series. This major series of books produced in collaboration between UFAW (The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare), and Wiley-Blackwell provides an authoritative source of information on worldwide developments, current thinking and best practice in the field of animal welfare science and technology.

1405187638

9781405187633

English

John Wiley And Sons Ltd

19 Apr 2011

504

C. Wayne McIlwraith

Bernard E. Rollin

The book is written in an easy to comprehend style and thechapters are concise. It does a good job of capturing readers attention and provides pertinent information. Few books arespecific to equine welfare; I would recommend this one for thelibrary of anyone involved in the field of equine medicine orequine/animal welfare.