Animal Welfare in a Pandemic: What Does COVID-19 Tell us for the Future?

The impact of COVID-19 on animals, from wild to companion and captive, is explored in Animal Welfare in a Pandemic. Lockdowns and discarded PPE posed risks, while some countries developed animal vaccines. The book aims to protect and enhance animal welfare in future epidemics and promote a One Health approach.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 236 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The impact of COVID-19 on animals, from those in the wild to companion and captive animals, is explored in depth in the book Animal Welfare in a Pandemic. The pandemic has had a profound effect on animal welfare, with a range of animals infected and many dying. Despite the use of up-to-date bioinformatics, it was difficult to predict the extent of this impact. Lockdowns around the world have significantly affected animal welfare, influencing pet ownership and care, as well as impacting the work of conservation institutes due to the lack of visitors, funding, and tourist presence in the wild. This has resulted in a decline in anti-poaching efforts. Additionally, a significant amount of personal protection equipment (PPE) distributed during the pandemic was discarded, creating both dangers and occasional opportunities for wild animals.

As human vaccines were rolled out, some countries began developing animal vaccines, with only a few deployed. The pandemic has had a wide-ranging influence on animal welfare around the world, highlighting the need for protection and enhancement of animal welfare in future epidemics/pandemics. The book is authored by members of the University of the West of England, Bristol, who bring a range of expertise in Biological Sciences, Social Sciences, Animal Welfare, and Ethics to the table.

The impact of COVID-19 on animal welfare has been significant, with a range of animals infected and many dying. Despite the use of up-to-date bioinformatics, it was difficult to predict the extent of this impact. Lockdowns around the world have significantly affected animal welfare, influencing pet ownership and care, as well as impacting the work of conservation institutes due to the lack of visitors, funding, and tourist presence in the wild. This has resulted in a decline in anti-poaching efforts. Additionally, a significant amount of personal protection equipment (PPE) distributed during the pandemic was discarded, creating both dangers and occasional opportunities for wild animals.

As human vaccines were rolled out, some countries began developing animal vaccines, with only a few deployed. The pandemic has had a wide-ranging influence on animal welfare around the world, highlighting the need for protection and enhancement of animal welfare in future epidemics/pandemics. The book is authored by members of the University of the West of England, Bristol, who bring a range of expertise in Biological Sciences, Social Sciences, Animal Welfare, and Ethics to the table.

The impact of COVID-19 on animal welfare has been significant, with a range of animals infected and many dying. Despite the use of up-to-date bioinformatics, it was difficult to predict the extent of this impact. Lockdowns around the world have significantly affected animal welfare, influencing pet ownership and care, as well as impacting the work of conservation institutes due to the lack of visitors, funding, and tourist presence in the wild. This has resulted in a decline in anti-poaching efforts. Additionally, a significant amount of personal protection equipment (PPE) distributed during the pandemic was discarded, creating both dangers and occasional opportunities for wild animals.

As human vaccines were rolled out, some countries began developing animal vaccines, with only a few deployed. The pandemic has had a wide-ranging influence on animal welfare around the world, highlighting the need for protection and enhancement of animal welfare in future epidemics/pandemics. The book is authored by members of the University of the West of England, Bristol, who bring a range of expertise in Biological Sciences, Social Sciences, Animal Welfare, and Ethics to the table.

The impact of COVID-19 on animal welfare has been significant, with a range of animals infected and many dying. Despite the use of up-to-date bioinformatics, it was difficult to predict the extent of this impact. Lockdowns around the world have significantly affected animal welfare, influencing pet ownership and care, as well as impacting the work of conservation institutes due to the lack of visitors, funding, and tourist presence in the wild. This has resulted in a decline in anti-poaching efforts. Additionally, a significant amount of personal protection equipment (PPE) distributed during the pandemic was discarded, creating both dangers and occasional opportunities for wild animals.

As human vaccines were rolled out, some countries began developing animal vaccines, with only a few deployed. The pandemic has had a wide-ranging influence on animal welfare around the world, highlighting the need for protection and enhancement of animal welfare in future epidemics/pandemics. The book is authored by members of the University of the West of England, Bristol, who bring a range of expertise in Biological Sciences, Social Sciences, Animal Welfare, and Ethics to the table.

Weight: 364g
Dimension: 151 x 226 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032521091