From the ethics of slaughtering farmed livestock to the practical guidelines that must be put in place to maximise animal welfare, this book combines scientific evidence with down-to-earth practical advice for government and private industry managers, veterinarians and animal welfare practitioners.

Contributions by: Faith Baier, Miki Ben-Dor, Lotta Berg, Lily N. Edwards-Callaway, Helen Kline, Andy Lamey, F Leroy, Frank Mitloehner, Mohan Raj, Bernard Rollin, Peter Singer, Claudia Terlouw, Dennis Wilson, Erika Voogd