Article 13 of the Lisbon Treaty explicitly recognizes animals as "sentient beings" and requires member states to pay full regard to their welfare requirements in policy formulation.
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Animal welfare and rights have become increasingly important issues in recent years, with growing public concern about the treatment and well-being of animals. This report provides an overview of the current state of animal welfare and rights, highlighting key issues, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.
The intellectual journey toward recognizing animal value has evolved over centuries through diverse philosophical lenses.
: This is a philosophical position asserting that animals have moral worth independent of their utility
: Interactive "games" or puzzles (like digital food puzzles) that increase in difficulty as the animal gains competence, mirroring natural foraging challenges. Personalised Welfare Monitoring
