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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

NALT Full

Concept information

  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal welfare
  1. Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry
  2. animal welfare

Preferred term

animal welfare

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The protection of animals in laboratories or other specific environments by promoting their health through nutrition, housing, care, climate, mental stimulation, and freedom from pain and suffering, disease, and disability.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings AWIC Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • animal abuse
  • animal cruelty
  • animal rights
  • anti-cruelty law (animals)
  • anticruelty law (animals)
  • cruelty to animals
  • humane treatment of animals

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/9084

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