"The purpose of this book is to bring together a range of scientific perspectives from biomedical research (including human health and animal models of human stress) on stress and welfare, and to assess new approaches to conceptualizing and alleviating stress. While much of the focus is on conventional farm animals, there is also consideration of fish, laboratory animals and zoo animals. The book is invaluable for advanced students and research workers in animal behaviour, animal welfare, animal production, veterinary medicine and applied psychology."--BOOK JACKET.