Companion Animal Economics: The Economic Impact of Companion Animals in the UK (CABI Concise) - Softcover

Sophie Hall; Luke Dolling; Katie Bristow; Ted Fuller; Daniel S. Mills

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1786391724 ISBN 13: 9781786391728

Publisher: CABI Publishing, 2016

Synopsis

Succinct, highly readable and thought provoking, this important new text is designed to raise awareness of the potential economic impact of companion animals in the UK. It discusses the potential benefits and costs of companion animals to the economy and highlights the need for this matter to be thoroughly researched, given the potential scale of impact that companion animals have, and the potential costs of ignoring this matter. - Case studies illustrate the savings to the NHS that might be associated with companion animal ownership- There are links to totally up to date tables and content that might form templates for use in other countries- Highly readable and written by expert authors and key opinion leaders in the fieldInspired by the seminal Council for Science and Society Report (CSS), Companion Animals in Society (1988), this work updates and extends its evaluation of the economic impact of companion animals on society and lays a benchmark for future development. This landmark new book is important for policy makers at a national and international level and all those involved in animal welfare.

About this title

About the Author

Sophie Hall is a Research Fellow at University of Lincoln, UK.

Luke Dolling is a PhD student at University of Lincoln, UK.

Katie Bristow is at Dogs for Good, UK.

Ted Fuller is Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategic Foresight at University of Lincoln, UK. Daniel Mills is a professor of veterinary behavioural medicine at the University of Lincoln, UK

Edition details

• Publisher: CABI Publishing
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1786391724
• ISBN 13: 9781786391728
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80