Understanding the "Human Dimension" of Animal Health and Welfare
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Welfare".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 2576
Special Issue Editor
Interests: animal health and welfare; human behaviour change; social license to operate; antimicrobial stewardship; veterinary communication; one health; one welfare
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The health and welfare of animals depend on human decision making and human behaviour. The choices humans make can affect, for instance, how domesticated animals are housed and cared for, and how animals living in the wild are protected. To improve animal health and welfare, it is often necessary to change the behaviour of those who manage animals and interact with them. Examples of stakeholder groups that can have a direct or indirect impact on animals include farmers, veterinarians, policymakers, and members of the public including consumers. It is crucial to investigate different stakeholders’ attitudes, values, perceptions, and beliefs in order to understand their behaviour, to identify drivers and barriers for change, and to develop effective intervention programs.
Suggested themes and article types for submissions:
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the understanding of stakeholders’ behaviour, public attitudes toward the management of animals, and the design and assessment of behaviour change interventions.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Caroline Ritter
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- social science
- decision making
- behaviour change
- knowledge mobilization
- social license to operate
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