Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
2013
Abstract
The 20th century has witnessed a bewildering array of ethical revolutions, from civil rights to environmentalism to feminism. Often ignored is the rise of massive societal concern across the world regarding animal treatment. Regulation of animal research exists in virtually all Western countries, and reform of “factory farming” is regnant in Europe and rapidly emerging in the United States. In 2012, a series of articles in The New York Times focused welfare attention squarely on the horse industry. Opponents of concern for animals often dismiss the phenomenon as rooted in emotion and extremist lack of appreciation of how unrestricted animal use has improved human life. Such a view ignores the rational ethical basis for elevating legal protection for animals.
Recommended Citation
ROLLIN, B. (2013). E. Equine Welfare as a mainstream Phenomenon. 59th Annual.
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Agribusiness Commons, Animal Studies Commons, Business Law, Public Responsibility, and Ethics Commons
