animal welfare

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The protection of animals' health with appropriate accommodation, nutrition and care.
  2. The safeguarding of animals in a laboratory or similar environment with a code of practice, enforced by legislation or regulation.

Word forms

animal welfare
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