Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LVIII
Written by Mădălin GAVRILĂ, Gheorghe Emil MĂRGINEAN, Livia VIDU
The submitted report has not proposed a description of the welfare of cattle, but is mainly aimed at highlighting the fact that the animal is not an "object" that man can exploit at will, without being interested in providing an optimal environment. Animals are living souls who have needs, needs which if understood and if a good relationship between man and animal is kept, one can speak of maximum yields and even record. The first definition of animal welfare was proposed by the Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare and supported by the World Society for the Protection of Animals (based in Boston, USA). This first statement presented, in the first part, animal welfare as "the degree to which the requirements for physical, behavioral and psychological needs of the animal are satisfied." In the second part of the definition,a negative concept is presented, for animals that are dependent on humans, known as the five freedoms simultaneously: 1- ensuring access to fresh water and food; 2-ensure appropriate environment, including watering and comfort; 3- prevention of pain, injury, rapid diagnosis and treatment of wounds; 4- elimination of fear and mental suffering; 5- providing space, facilities and the company of other animals to express normal behavior. The concept of animal welfare must be made common knowledge to all the employees in the farm. The idea that animal welfare depends on their behaviorand their behavior towards animals may induce or prevent fear response and undesirable emotional state should be transmitted and understood.
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