Feeling Groovy – The Five Domains of Animal Welfare

How can we tell if an animal is truly well and has quality of life?  The five domains model of animal welfare is designed to help scientists, veterinarians, animal caregivers in zoos and others evaluate and monitor the welfare of animals.  But the model is also useful for us in our daily lives as we make decisions that affect the non-human animal kingdom.  It can assist with considering whether to partake in animal-based activities as part of travel or other entertainment like in zoos.  It is also a good lens through which to evaluate the well-being of our pets and the farm animals we rely on for food.