Abstract Tensions between the well-being of present humans, future and nonhuman nature manifest in social protests political academic debates over Earth. The increasing consumption natural resources no longer increases, let alone equalises, human well-being, but has led to current ecological crisis harms both well-being. While been acknowledged, existing conceptual frameworks are some respects ...

The history of zoo animal welfare legislation extends back to 1876, and is often tied to general animal welfare regulations. As knowledge and societal values have changed, so have the focus of zoos and the regulations governing them. Today, the issues involved in zoo animal welfare are complex and broad-based. Building on the basic welfare tenets of adequate feed, water, shelter, sanitation and...

Post-secondary institutions across North America have adopted animal-assisted activities as a way to promote better mental health in their students. The current research study of 242 Canadian college and university students sought contribute our collective understanding the aspects programs characteristics that are related promotion post-secondary including decreased stress, increased happiness...

Concern about the welfare of dairy cattle is nothing new; producers and veterinarians have always been concerned about the condition of animals in their care and have tried to ensure that they are healthy and well nourished. Although good welfare has traditionally been viewed by farmers and veterinarians to be seen as good health and production there is a growing acceptance that concerns such a...