ANSC 250 1st Edition Exam 2 Study Guide Lectures 9 15 Lecture 9 February 19 Animal Rights and Welfare Define animal rights and animal welfare Who was Henry Salt What is Peter Singer s position on animal use What is speciesism What is Tom Regan s position on animal use Who was Henry Spira Define gradualism and abolitionism Who was Gary Francione What is PETA What is ALF Describe AVMA and HSVMA I Rights vs Welfare A Animal welfare is the belief that humans can use animals but we should not cause them unnecessary pain or suffering different views on what constitutes suffering B Animal rights is the belief that animals have certain moral rights This type of belief receives the most media attention C Animal rights concern with use of animals D Animal welfare concern with the treatment of those animals II Important People to Consider A Who was the first person to state that animals had rights i Henry Salt 1851 1939 i English writer and social reform advocate ii stated animals have rights iii Animal Rights 1892 B Who were the two individuals credited with laying the foundation for the modern animal rights movement in the 1970s i Peter Singer Utilitarian view ii Tom Regan Moral rights view C What is Peter Singer s position on animal use i Animal Liberation 1975 ii Utilitarian position iii greatest good for the greatest number iv Share sentience with other animals D What is the shared interest between humans and other animals Singer discusses i Ability to feel pain suffer E Speciesism is the prejudice against members of a different species F What is Tom Regan s position on animal use i The Case of Animal Rights 1983 ii Moral Rights position G According to Regan animals have intrinsic value value just for being alive and existing and thus moral rights We cannot use animals in any way without violating those rights H Henry Spira was one of the best animal activists of the 20th century His technique known as Reintegrative shaming involved working with corporations to invoke changes to their treatment of animals Revlon ad III The Animal Rights Movement A There are two methods of the movement i Gradualism gradual improvements in care ii Abolitionism stop the use of animals altogether empty cages not larger ones B Gary Francione calls for the abolitionist approach and believes we should remove the property status of animals C What is the most recognized animal organization in the country i People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals PETA i Founded in 1980 by Ingrid Newkirk current president and Alex Pacheco shock value tactics ii Consider themselves animal rights group D What type of organization is PETA animal rights ASPCA animal welfare HSUS animal welfare AHA animal welfare E The animal welfare rights movement is generally peaceful F What is the name of the animal extremist group i Animal Liberation Front ALF i Animal rights extremists ii Major property damage iii Domestic terrorism iv Not an organization no leadership ii Focus of media and corporations IV Veterinary Organizations A The American Veterinary Medical Association AVMA acts as the collective voice for their particular profession B The AVMA consists of animal advocates who focus on the science and measurement of animal welfare C The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association HSVMA is a group for veterinarians interested in direct care programs for animals They focus on animal advocacy and supporting new legislation to protect animals D Use this space to write notes from our discussion of the broad spectrum in class i Animals are not for humans to use extreme rights vs Humans can use animals in any way they wish no welfare concerns Lecture 10 February 24 What is the difference between neglect and abuse What are some difficulties with prosecuting animal cruelty cases What is the CSI Unit Explain The Link What are some motives for cruelty towards animals based on Kellert and Felthous What is the connection between animal cruelty and serial killers What is conduct disorder Why should children be unexposed to animal cruelty Why are people in abusive relationships tend to be cruel to animals What is being done about animal cruelty I Cruelty Neglect and Abuse A State laws are based on animal cruelty B Animal cruelty is broken into two parts i Neglect ii Abuse C Animal neglect is the failure to provide the basic husbandry standards for an animal s well being In these cases investigators will work to educate owners first ex abandonment hoarding poor conditions in commercial breeding facilities D Animal abuse involves intentional acts that cause unnecessary pain or suffering to an animal These are more serious offenses and require gathering evidence to prove intent ex Fighting bestiality physical harm death domestic abuse situations extreme cases of neglect E Patrick the pit bull suffered from neglect and abuse and severely emancipated by his owner found in a plastic bag thrown down a garbage chute i Another example Hudson and Pearl nailed to railroad tracks rescued and trained to become therapy dogs F Pit bulls are the most commonly abused type of dog II Animal Cruelty Cases A Some difficulties with prosecuting animal cruelty cases include i The victim cannot speak ii There is a need to prove intent iii Veterinary forensics is needed but is still a growing field new iv Large seizures require many resources to take on animals held as evidence lengthy court process consider quality of life for animals B What type of organizations can help with large scale animal cruelty seizures cases i ASPCA Mobile Crime Scene Investigation CSI Unit ii University of Florida Veterinary Forensic Sciences specialize in forensics iii Humane societies iv Largest dog fighting bust in US History 1 8 states over 400 dogs 2 Consider all the resources needed ii Large cases take many resources 1 Help from national groups 2 Seize animals care for them and rehome if possible 3 Consider animal care costs and legal costs III Why should we care A Cycle of Violence i Victim Victimizer B The Link Interconnectedness of different forms of violence well documented correlation b w violence to animals and violence to other people C Abuse and violence are all about power and control D Kellert and Felthous 1985 study on motives for cruelty towards animals i Control an animal ii Retaliate against an animal or person iii Satisfy a prejudice against a certain species breed iv Express aggression through an animal v Enhance one s own aggressiveness vi Shock others for amusement vii