Animal Welfare - The Five Freedoms!

Hi guys!

As you may already know our blog is all about animal welfare and caring for animals. So our third post today (I know we are on a roll!) is going to focus on the 5 freedoms of animal welfare.

The five freedoms are a set of rights which apply to animals under the control of humans. The welfare of animals include it's mental and physical state. The five freedoms are used as the basis for the actions of professional groups, such as veterinarians and other animal health organisations. The 5 freedoms were originally developed from a UK government report on livestock husbandry in 1965. 

The current 5 freedoms are listed below:

1. Freedom from hunger and thirst

    By ready access to fresh, clean water and a diet to maintain full health and vigour.

2. Freedom from Discomfort

    By providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area.

3. Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease

    By prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment.

4. Freedom to Express Normal Behaviour

    By providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal's own kind.

5. Freedom from Fear and Distress

    By ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering.

These 5 freedoms should all be followed to ensure your fury friend is the healthiest he/she can be & they should all be considered when deciding to get an animal!

Thanks for reading! 

- Toni xo

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