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The Five Freedoms

We believe in The Five Freedoms - that the welfare of an animal includes its physical and mental state and that good animal welfare implies both fitness and a sense of well-being. Any animal kept by man, must, at least, be protected from unnecessary suffering:

1. Freedom from Hunger and Thirst - by ready access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigour
2. Freedom from Discomfort - by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area
3. Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease - by prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment
4. Freedom to Express Normal Behaviour - by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal's own kind
5. Freedom from Fear and Distress - by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering