Animal welfare focuses on the , operating under the premise that humans can responsibly use animals for food, research, companion ship, and labor, provided that their suffering is minimized.
Animal rights advocates argue that animals should have legal protections similar to those of humans. This perspective often suggests that the "property" status of animals is the root of their exploitation. The goal of the animal rights movement is typically the "abolition" of animal use, including: Ending the use of animals in medical and cosmetic testing. Animal welfare focuses on the , operating under
The vast majority of the world’s meat, dairy, and eggs come from intensive animal farming operations. Critics point to extreme confinement (such as gestation crates for pigs or battery cages for hens), surgical procedures performed without anesthesia, and the environmental impact of these facilities as major ethical failings. Scientific Research and Testing The goal of the animal rights movement is