This journal explores the ethical considerations surrounding human interactions with animals, encompassing research, conservation, and food production. It examines the welfare of animals in various contexts, including endangered species research, livestock farming, zoos, and animal-assisted interventions. The journal also addresses the ethical implications of emerging technologies like cultured meat and gene editing, and the role of virtue ethics and public perception in shaping animal welfare policies.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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PhilosophyQ2
Animal Science and ZoologyQ4
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Animal Science and ZoologyPhilosophy
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Human-Animal Interaction StudiesAnimal Behavior and Welfare StudiesAnimal testing and alternativesGeographies of human-animal interactionsZoonotic diseases and public healthPsychology of Moral and Emotional JudgmentAgriculture Sustainability and Environmental ImpactEnvironmental Philosophy and EthicsWildlife Ecology and ConservationRabies epidemiology and control