Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, Langford House, Stock Lane, Langford, Bristol BS40 5DU, UK.
Vet J. 2012 Jun;192(3):272-8. doi: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2011.10.024. Epub 2011 Dec 22.
This article looks at the existing evidence-base by which veterinary surgeons can make welfare-focused treatment choices. Narrative and structured reviews were conducted. Papers were categorised under headings based on (1) themes in the UK Animal Welfare Act (AWA 2006) - behaviour, environment, nutrition, company and health; (2) iatrogenic harm induced by treatment; (3) decision-making methods, and (4) the subjects' context (e.g. home versus laboratory). There is more information available about 'overt' problems (e.g. acute disease), than 'covert' issues (e.g. chronic pain, lack of company and obesity). Forty of 109 papers covered pain, suffering, injury and disease, compared to 69 across four other themes in the AWA. Twelve papers were identified as focusing on welfare assessment and clinical decision-making. Veterinary surgeons should consider each of the five welfare themes described in the AWA in both veterinary practice and in determining veterinary research priorities.
本文着眼于兽医可以基于福利做出治疗选择的现有证据基础。进行了叙述性和结构性综述。根据以下标题对论文进行了分类：(1)英国动物福利法案 (2006 年) 的主题-行为、环境、营养、陪伴和健康；(2)治疗引起的医源性伤害；(3)决策方法；(4)研究对象的背景(如家庭与实验室)。关于“明显”问题(如急性疾病)的信息比“隐蔽”问题(如慢性疼痛、缺乏陪伴和肥胖)更多。在 109 篇论文中有 40 篇涉及疼痛、痛苦、损伤和疾病，而在 AWA 的其他四个主题中，有 69 篇涉及疼痛、痛苦、损伤和疾病。有 12 篇论文被确定为关注福利评估和临床决策制定。兽医在兽医实践和确定兽医研究重点时，应考虑 AWA 中描述的五个福利主题。
