A welfarist and a rights activist might both protest a circus, but the welfarist wants bigger cages for the tigers, while the rights activist wants the circus shut down entirely.
Critics argue these standards, such as "humane" slaughter guidelines, often prioritize economic interests over animal well-being . 3. Foundations of Animal Rights A welfarist and a rights activist might both
Animal welfare is a utilitarian concept. It accepts the premise that humans will use animals for food, clothing, research, and entertainment, but argues that we have a moral obligation to minimize the suffering inherent in that use. The gold standard of welfare is the , established by the UK’s Farm Animal Welfare Council in 1965: such as "humane" slaughter guidelines