Animal welfare is a science and a philosophy concerned with the quality of life of animals. It operates on the premise that humans have the right to use animals for food, clothing, research, and entertainment—but with the moral obligation to minimize suffering.
: Proposes that animals have inherent legal and moral rights, similar to human rights, which should protect them from exploitation, use, and slaughter. This philosophy often advocates for the complete abolition of animal use by humans. The "Five Freedoms" of Animal Welfare Animal welfare is a science and a philosophy