Advances in Sheep Welfare

Advances in Sheep Welfare, Second Edition once again aims to provide readers with an interest or stake in the production of wool or meat from sheep with a detailed reference on advancements in sheep welfare. Like the first edition, this book will contain the most current knowledge on breeding practices, animal affective states, management strategies, farming and production practices, as well as the role of society and the consumer in shaping the welfare debate. In addition to updating all chapters from the previous edition, completely new chapters are included on behavioral assessments of sheep welfare, the impact of climate change, and drivers of change for sheep producers. Advances in Sheep Welfare, Second Edition brings together a team of international experts in the definitive resource on sheep welfare. This book will serve as a key reference for researchers, instructors, and students at the post-graduate level interested in animal agriculture, especially those who study sheep and issues of animal welfare. Stakeholders across the wool, dairy, and sheep meat supply chains will also benefit from this resource.