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The neuroscience of animal welfare: theory 80-20

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: Animal welfare is commonly regarded as the physical and psychological well-being of animals, fulfilled if animals are \nfree: 1) from hunger, thirst and malnutrition, 2) from discomfort, 3) from pain, 4) to express normal behavior, and 5) from \nfear and distress. This paper is meant to provoke the reader to re-think the concept of welfare. Evidence indicates that \nanimal welfare is not a constant state, but rather it must be fulfilled several times a day. A theory is proposed arguing that \nwell-being occurs when the proportion of desiring and obtaining something occurs in a 80-20% proportion, respectively. \nThe neurobiological bases of motivated behaviors are discussed to support a new view on animal welfare. \nKey words: Dopamine, Opioids, Environmental enrichment, Well-being, Desire, Reward.

Source: Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja)

Authors: Genaro A. Coria‐Ávila, Deissy Herrera‐Covarrubias

Language: English

Topic: Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies

Subfield: Animal Science and Zoology

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3167159323

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