US Farm Animal Welfare: An Economic Perspective

Animals

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Glynn T. Tonsor¹  Christopher A. Wolf² 

[1] Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA;

[2] Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA;

关键词: consumer demand;    economics;    farm animal welfare;    producer perspective;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ani9060367

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The topic of farm animal welfare (FAW) is both complex and controversial, and inherently involves expertise and views from multiple disciplines. This article provides a summary of economic perspectives on FAW issues in the United States. Practices related to FAW can occur through legal, market or voluntary programs. FAW is not a primary driver of US food demand but negative press has industry-wide effects. Aligning FAW supply and demand can be facilitated through labeling, education, and voluntary programs, but all have pros and cons.

【 授权许可】

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