Definition of 'animal welfare'

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animal welfare in British

(ˈænɪməl ˈwɛlˌfɛə)

noun

the protection of the health and well-being of animals

Public concern about animal welfare has risen dramatically.

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Surveys show that people buy free-range eggs because they care about animal welfare. Times, Sunday Times (2017)Rock stars are not all renowned for their concern for animal welfare. Times, Sunday Times (2016)It shows that her concern for animal welfare will lead her to take on a political role. The Sun (2012)People always confuse the philosophies of animal welfare and animal rights. Times, Sunday Times (2014)Talking about animal welfare in our politically charged world is difficult. Christianity Today (2000)Data from the exercise can help to identify the most successful zoos and may point to animal welfare concerns. Times, Sunday Times (2009)The first two of these are well known although often confused - animal rights and animal welfare. The Times Literary Supplement (2012)He was active in cancer, mental health and animal welfare charities. Times, Sunday Times (2012)This is no longer necessary, and such practice has no place in a society concerned with animal welfare. Times, Sunday Times (2015)But the charity seems to be losing its way, more obsessed by animal rights causes than animal welfare. Times, Sunday Times (2013)A fifth said that it was an attempt to save money and about the same number cited concerns over animal welfare or food safety. Times, Sunday Times (2016)The opposing view, modern and egalitarian, is concerned with animal welfare rather than economics. Times, Sunday Times (2009)Animal welfare concerns aside, the night was long, loud and full of friendly new faces. The Sun (2013)Bet that's all about animal welfare, eh? Times, Sunday Times (2015)The switch to ethical products is valued at 1.2 billion and reflects consumer concerns with animal welfare, the environment and human rights. Times, Sunday Times (2007)For those of you less concerned with animal welfare and more about what your meal tastes like, you're still in for a nasty shock. Times, Sunday Times (2009)In the early and mid-1990s the future of zoos was in question, with visitor numbers declining and concerns about animal welfare and the role of captivity. Times, Sunday Times (2009)

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Used Occasionally. animal welfare is one of the 30000 most commonly used words in the Collins dictionary

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Definition of animal welfare from the Collins English Dictionary

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