Ques 1.

How can we apply animal behaviour knowledge to improve animal welfare and human-animal relationships? Discuss with suitable examples.

Ques 2.

How can culture, economy and political systems within countries influence animal welfare? Illustrate with suitable examples.

Ques 3.

Explain the main frameworks currently used to determine animal welfare requirements.

Ques 4.

Explain the main frameworks currently used to determine animal welfare requirements.

Ques 5.

Discuss the concept, purpose and indicators of animal welfare assessment with examples.

Ques 6.

Why is understanding ethics important in dealing with animal welfare? Discuss the consequential ethical approach and its application to animal welfare.

Ques 7.

Differentiate between disbudding, dehorning and horn tipping. Write the arguments supporting and against these practices from welfare perspective.

Ques 8.

Identify specific animal welfare issues in pig farming. Explain any four issues with welfare concerns and alternatives to improve welfare of pigs.

Ques 9.

Differentiate between natural and forced moulting. Explain the economic reasons and welfare concerns in forced moulting in commercial hens.