Perceptions of Farm Animal Sentience and Suffering: Evidence from the BRIC Countries and the United States

Mata, Fernando; Jaeger, Bastian; Domingues, Ivo

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“…The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals include farm animal welfare [6][7][8]. However, distinct cultures have different perceptions [9,10] and laws [11], and the debate over animal welfare arises in international forums, such as the World Trade Organization (WTO), causing disputes [12]. The WTO has, however, recognised the justification for trade restrictions, following article 20 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) achieved under the Uruguay Round.…”

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Attitudinal and Behavioural Differences towards Farm Animal Welfare among Consumers in the BRIC Countries and the USA

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Cocksedge

2023

Sustainability

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This study explores cross-cultural differences in consumers’ attitudes toward farm animal welfare (FAW) in BRIC countries. Questionnaires administered in each country contained the following questions: (i) “It is important to me that animals used for food are well cared for”, (ii) “The typical nationality thinks it is important that animals used for food are well cared for”, (iii) “Low meat prices are more important than the well-being of animals used for food”, and (iv) “The typical nationality thinks that low meat prices are more important than the well-being of animals used for food”. Answers were given on a Likert scale (from total disagreement to total agreement). Data fit multinomial logistic models using “Country” and “Gender” as factors and “Age” as a covariate. The results showed that women had stronger pro-animal attitudes. Statements on the perception of FAW importance had an agreement tendency that increased with age, while the opposite was true for meat prices. Brazil showed the highest levels of individual pro-FAW attitudes, and the same trend in relation to meat prices. Russia showed a slightly lower pro-FAW attitude, but the perception of the compatriots’ attitudes towards FAW showed the opposite. Russians in general disagree with low meat prices in exchange for the detriment of FAW. Indians were the least supportive of FAW and, together with the Chinese, were the least supportive of an increase in meat prices to improve FAW. The Chinese showed prominent levels of neutrality towards FAW. These results may contribute to the definition of food and trade policies and help to adjust the supply chain to consumers’ socio-cultural and economic differences.

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Attitudinal and Behavioural Differences towards Farm Animal Welfare among Consumers in the BRIC Countries and the USA

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Santos²,

Cocksedge

2023

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Do Mexican consumers really care about hen welfare? Understanding their attitudes, constraints and willingness to pay for cage-free eggs

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Villarroel,

Miranda-de la Lama

2025

Food Quality and Preference

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Animal Welfare Concerns of Farm-Based Education Programs

Kapral

2023

Animal Behaviour and Welfare Cases

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The integrating of farm animals with educational and therapeutic settings continues to expand, with Farm-animal-assisted interventions (AAI) being a method specifically designed to assist individuals, particularly children, who are dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, and addiction. Farm-based education includes standards-based curriculum such as agriculture, biology, ecology, nutrition, and science. AAI and education sessions may occur on-site (farm) or off-site (school, hospital, or residential treatment facility). This study delves into the benefits that farm-based activities can bring to children, while shedding light on the potential welfare implications for the animals involved. Research supports that individuals of diverse ages and capabilities may experience positive outcomes from engaging in repetitive, structured interventions with farm animals. What remains unclear is the impact of these interventions on the well-being of the farm animals themselves. Understanding and prioritizing animal welfare is of paramount importance when considering farm-based AAI. If we define welfare as how well an animal copes with its living conditions, we must ensure that animals are healthy, comfortable, well-nourished, safe and can express innate behavior, and are free from pain, fear, frustration, and distress. Another key area of animal welfare is how an animal responds to stress, which may occur when an animal is removed from its environment and required to interact with novel objects or unfamiliar individuals. Information © The Author 2023

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Perceptions of Farm Animal Sentience and Suffering: Evidence from the BRIC Countries and the United States

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Attitudinal and Behavioural Differences towards Farm Animal Welfare among Consumers in the BRIC Countries and the USA

Attitudinal and Behavioural Differences towards Farm Animal Welfare among Consumers in the BRIC Countries and the USA

Do Mexican consumers really care about hen welfare? Understanding their attitudes, constraints and willingness to pay for cage-free eggs

Animal Welfare Concerns of Farm-Based Education Programs

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