The differential valuation of farm animal welfare benefits Ariane Kehlbacher, R.M. Bennett, K.G. Balcombe University of Reading, UK Funding provided by the Economic and Social Research Council and the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, UK
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The differential valuation of farm animal welfare benefits
Ariane Kehlbacher, R.M. Bennett, K.G. Balcombe
University of Reading, UK
Funding provided by the Economic and Social Research Council and the Department of Environment,
Food and Rural Affairs, UK
BackgroundBackground
Public concern about farm animal welfare
Consumers
Society
What are the benefits of farm animal welfare improvements?
1) different species
2) value different levels of animal welfare improvement
3) consumer benefits and benefits to society
AimAim
To value improvements in the welfare of different farm animal species, with particular consideration of consumer benefits and benefits to society in general.
Welfare scoreWelfare score Welfare QualityWelfare Quality Index Index combines on-farm welfare assessment
with a product label classifies farms into four welfare classes
Welfare score in this studyWelfare score in this study