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US Farm Animal Welfare: An Economic Perspective
Glynn T Tonsor1, Christopher A Wolf2
1Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 10026, USA. gtonsor@ksu.edu.
Animals : an Open Access Journal From MDPI
|June 21, 2019
Summary
Farm animal welfare (FAW) economics in the US is complex. Economic perspectives show that while FAW isn't a primary demand driver, aligning supply and demand through labeling or education has challenges.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Economics
- Animal Welfare Science
Background:
- Farm animal welfare (FAW) is a multifaceted issue with significant economic implications.
- Consumer demand is not primarily driven by FAW, yet negative publicity impacts the entire industry.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize economic perspectives on farm animal welfare in the United States.
- To explore the economic drivers and consequences of FAW practices.
Main Methods:
- Review of economic literature and market analyses related to FAW.
- Examination of legal, market-based, and voluntary programs influencing FAW.
Main Results:
- FAW practices are influenced by a combination of regulatory, market, and voluntary initiatives.
- Economic impacts of FAW are significant, despite not being a primary driver of food demand.
Conclusions:
- Aligning FAW supply and demand requires strategic approaches like labeling and education.
- All proposed solutions for improving FAW have associated economic advantages and disadvantages.
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