Positive Animal Welfare

Authors

Andrew Rowan, WellBeing International, Inc.

Abstract

Over the past decades, animal welfare science has progressed from focusing on alleviating suffering toward incorporating the study of positive affective states and flourishing experiences. This article reviews the concept of Positive Animal Welfare, its historical roots, recent scientific advances, and emerging metrics (e.g., Welfare Footprint) to support its integration into policy, research, and sustainability frameworks.

Recommended Citation

Rowan, Andrew (2025) "Positive Animal Welfare," WellBeing News: Vol. 7: Iss. 8, Article 3.
Available at: https://www.wellbeingintlstudiesrepository.org/wbn/vol7/iss8/3