More recent frameworks (e.g., the ) add positive experiences (comfort, pleasure, agency) as welfare goals.

Animal welfare is essential for ensuring that animals are treated humanely and with respect. Good animal welfare practices can help prevent animal suffering, promote animal health, and improve the quality of life for animals. Moreover, promoting animal welfare can also have positive impacts on human health, as it can help prevent the spread of zoonotic diseases and reduce the risk of animal-borne diseases.

(prevention and rapid treatment).

The welfare vs. rights debate is most explosive when applied to specific scenarios. Here are four flashpoints.

(access to fresh water and a healthy diet).