Animal welfare refers to the physical and psychological well-being of animals under human care. It involves providing appropriate living conditions, nutrition, healthcare, and protection from harm or suffering.
Think about taking care of your pet dog - making sure it has enough food, water, exercise, and a safe environment. Animal welfare is like ensuring that all animals, whether pets or farm animals, are treated with kindness and provided for in a way that meets their needs.
Animal rights: The belief that animals have inherent rights and should not be used for human purposes.
Factory farming: Intensive agricultural practices that prioritize high production rates but often compromise animal welfare.
Cruelty-free: Products or practices that do not involve any harm or suffering to animals during testing or production.
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