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#81 – Cynthia Schuck on Quantifying Animal Welfare

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Assessing Animal Welfare: A Comparative Study

This chapter examines the challenges of evaluating animal welfare in both wild and farmed populations, highlighting the differences in agency and pain perception. It discusses the implications of intensive farming practices on animal health and the potential risks of zoonotic diseases, while exploring the subjective nature of animal experiences. The conversation emphasizes the complexities involved in quantifying both suffering and joy, urging for nuanced welfare assessments tailored to different species.

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