Economic aspects of animal welfare: a study of good practices in brazilian livestock farming

Abstract

This research is exploratory in nature, using bibliographic studies that provide a solid theoretical basis for the topic addressed. In order to investigate the economic aspects of animal welfare in Brazilian livestock farming, an analytical analysis was applied, highlighting relevant patterns and categories. The interview with Carmen Perez, a livestock farmer who implemented innovative management practices on her farm, was central to this analysis. The research demonstrated how the abolition of branding and the use of less invasive technologies, reported in the interview, brought economic benefits, improving animal health and productivity. Initially, the research explores how the implementation of good welfare practices can result in improvements in product quality, market appreciation and greater sustainability. Next, the importance of integrating animal welfare with economic objectives is highlighted, through case studies and literature review. The research adopts a holistic approach to livestock management, promoting strategic decisions that combine animal welfare with economic viability, as evidenced in the practices reported by Perez.