FIVE FREEDOMS FOR ANIMALS
The Five Freedoms for Animals, sometimes known as Brambell’s five freedoms, outline five essential aspects of animal welfare under human control.
The Brambell Report stated “An animal should at least have sufficient freedom of movement to be able without difficulty, to turn round, groom Itself, get up, lie down and stretch its limbs”.
The Five Freedoms for Animals were originally developed from a UK Government report on livestock husbandry in 1965. The five freedoms are used as the basis for the actions of professional groups, including vets, and have been adopted by representative groups internationally including the World Organisation for Animal Health.