The practical focus of this authoritative, comprehensive encyclopedia aims to promote the understanding and improvement of animals' behaviour without compromising welfare. Under the editorial direction of Professor Daniel S. Mills, the UK's first specialist in veterinary behavioural medicine, over 100 international experts have contributed a wealth of fully cross-referenced entries from concise definitions to detailed short essays on biological, practical, clinical and ethical aspects of behaviour and welfare in domestic, exotic, companion and zoo animals.In this title, over 800 fully cross-referenced entries arranged alphabetically. It features various references and lists of further reading. It is illustrated with photos and diagrams. It also features editorial team of 7 expert subject editors and over 100 contributing authors from all areas of the field. Sample entries of this title include: Abandoned Animals; Breeding; Central Nervous System; Confinement; Dominance; Environment; Feeding; Grazing Behaviour; Hierarchy; Immune Systems; Laying Hen Housing; Maternal Behaviour; Nursing; Operant Tests; Parental Behaviour; Rearing Environment; Sexual Behaviour; Slaughter; Transport; Ultrasound; Vision; Wildlife Management; and, Zoo.