Animal welfare a giant economic venture in the era of climate challenge–A review

Abstract

Animal welfare in the current world of science is conceptualized as physical and psychological state of animal, and is influenced by environmental and genetic factors. Scientific information is the base for the preparation of universally acceptable codes and practises of animal welfare science. These codes and practices should be appropriately evaluated and validated taking into account the different circumstances and contexts relevant to the system. Thus there is a need to promote scientific research and capacity building and communication.
The animal welfare science is a science of safe food production system, biodiversity conservation of AnGR, addressing problems of climate change and biggest of all capacity of engaging very big mass of unemployed and underutilized youth of the country. The science is the responsibility of environment, agriculture, commerce, law and justice, human resource development and many others ministries to deal it holistically. Food safety, biodiversity, environment safety, central zoo and disaster management authorities all have to marshal their resources to develop codes, practices and standards to fulfill the objectives of all four areas where this science will be used.
The current paper highlights the issues, concerns and future prospects of a very noble role of animals in the era of climate change. The paper is in five parts introduction, animal welfare a holistic view, uses of animal welfare, global concerns and issues, livelihood and employment potential. Animal welfare science is concern of all global forums such as FAO, OIE, WHO, WTO, CBD and IPCC. Thus the science of animal welfare is a giant economic venture in the era of climatic changes. In future 15 major sectors will engage the manpower trained in animal welfare.