The present state of national animal welfare policy.
Animal welfare is expected to increase in importance as a political and marketing issue. There is a vigorous debate about what, besides the absence of physical pain, is necessary for acceptable animal welfare. This paper focuses on the present state of animal welfare policy at the national level.
O'Flynn
M A
MA
Department of Primary Industries and Energy, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
O'Dea
J D
JD
D000827:Animal Welfare / Q000266:history / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000639:trends; D000818:Animals; D001315:Australia; D003132:Commerce / Q000592:standards; D006291:Health Policy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000639:trends; D049673:History, 20th Century; D008389:Marketing of Health Services; D011639:Public Opinion; D012106:Research