One Welfare: A Framework to Improve Animal Welfare and Human Well-being

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Contemporary and thought provoking, this book provides a definition of the concept of One Welfare--the interconnection between animal welfare, human wellbeing and the environment. * A one welfare approach complements and extends the existing one health approach * A range of prestigious key opinion leaders in the field of animal welfare contribute to define the new framework * A step up for the development of more collaborative animal welfare standards and policies Integrating this concept in existing projects could help to foster interdisciplinary collaboration to improve human and animal welfare internationally. This text is of interest to all keen to extend the one health approach to animal welfare and human wellbeing. Cover One Welfare Copyright Contents Acknowledgements Preface Foreword The Path to Developing a One Welfare Framework Introduction Why Do We Need One Welfare? Why a Framework? One Welfare, One Health and the Benefits of Multidisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Collaboration Introduction to the One Welfare Framework and Definition The One Welfare Framework References Section 1 The Connections Between Animal and Human Abuse and Neglect 1.1 Introduction to Section 1 1.2 The Connections between Animal and Human Abuse and Neglect in Practice References and Resources Section 2 The Social Implications of Improved Animal Welfare 2.1 Companion Animal Welfare Separation-related behaviours Responsible dog ownership Animal hoarding Loneliness, homelessness, ageing and interrelations with companion animals 2.2 Working Animals and Livestock Supporting Livelihoods 2.3 Natural Disasters and War 2.4 Animal Welfare and Crime 2.5 Dealing with the Social Implications of Improved Animal Welfare in Practice References Section 3 Animal Health and Welfare, Human Well-being, Food Security and Sustainability 3.1 Animal Welfare and Food Safety 3.2 Improved Animal Welfare and Farmer Well-being 3.3 Animal Health and Welfare, Environmental Protection, Food Security and Sustainability 3.4 One Welfare within Production Systems in Practice References Section 4 Assisted Interventions Involving Animals, Humans and the Environment 4.1 Interactions Between Humans, Animals and the Environment 4.2 Benefits of the Human–Animal Bond (HAB) 4.3 Assisted Interventions Involving Animals, Humans and the Environment in Practice References Section 5 Sustainability: Connections Between Biodiversity, the Environment, Animal Welfare and Human Well-being 5.1 Interaction Between Diverse Factors 5.2 Conservation and Animal Welfare 5.3 Air, Land, Water, Climate Change and One Welfare 5.4 Biodiversity, the Environment, Animal Welfare and Human Well-being in Practice References Index Back Cover