Definition overview
1 Definition
An Animal is in a positive mental state and is able to achieve successful biological function, to have positive experiences, to express innate behaviours and to respond and cope with potentially adverse conditions. Animal Wellbeing may be assessed by physiological and behavioural measures of an Animal's physical and psychological health and by the Animal's capacity to cope with stressors and species-specific behaviours in response to social and environmental conditions.
2 References
Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes 8th Edition 2013.
3 Definition Information
| Approved Date | 23/10/2015 |
| Effective Date | 23/10/2015 |
| Record No | 15/3409PL |