By taking an entirely practical approach‎,‎ this textbook aims to help those working with animals to apply methods for improving welfare‎,‎ bridging the gap between scientific research and practical application‎.‎ This book provides a guide to practical evaluation and auditing of welfare problems for farmed animals‎,‎ emphasizing the importance of measuring conditions that compromise welfare such as lameness‎,‎ or the use of electric goads‎.‎ This second edition is fully updated with new literature‎,‎ new‎,‎ up to date coverage of pain management‎,‎ and the addition of a new chapter on animal welfare in organic farming systems‎.‎