208: The Difference Between Animal Welfare & Animal Rights

There is a difference between animal welfare and animal rights. The term “animal welfare” refers to an animal’s current state of being, including whether the animal is healthy, calm and well-nourished. In contrast, the idea of “animal rights” is that animals should enjoy rights analogous to those we have as humans – including that they should not be used for food, regardless of how well they are cared for.

Tune in to this episode with guest Hannah Thompson-Weeman to learn about:

• The many differences between animal welfare and animal rights
• Common misunderstandings about animal rights organizations
• Examples of animal rights organization activities such as pressure campaigns
• How the animal ag community handles and responds to these tactics
• How the public and health professionals can understand the animal ag industry better
• Where people can access accurate, balanced information about animal agriculture

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