Emotion in Farmed Animals

Farmed animals all have stories to tell but few get the chance to do so; this book amplifies their unique voices via the narratives of rescued animals. Each chapter looks at a species' entwined history with humanity as well as the biological and neurological structures that confirm their ability to experience positive and negative emotions.

Vicki Hutton is passionate about animals and their welfare, having lived with, worked with, observed and written about animals for many years. After starting her career in the health and community sectors as a mental health therapist, Vicki now focuses on animal welfare and ethics, and the human-animal relationship. She currently lives with an assortment of animals who all contribute in their unique ways to her writing.

Introduction 1. Welfare, ethics and productivity: An incompatible mix? 2. Farmed animal sanctuaries: A growing movement 3. Cattle-sentient animals, not "raw materials" 4. Pigs-complex and intelligent individuals 5. Sheep-resilient and unique personalities 6. Goats-mischievous and fun-loving characters 7. Chickens-foraging with friends 8. Roosters-friends and protectors 9. Turkeys-unique individuals, not celebratory meals 10. Geese-intelligent, emotional and charming 11. Ducks-water-loving and social individuals 12. Alpacas and llamas-charismatic and sensitive personalities 13. Camels-majestic and resilient wanderers 14. Donkeys and mules-sentient animals, not beasts of burden 15. Rabbits-sensitive and curious companions 16. Conclusion-Crossroads in animal welfare