While often used interchangeably, and animal rights represent two distinct philosophical and practical approaches to how humans should treat non-human animals. Core Differences
: The most well-known feature of animal welfare policy, defining the right to be free from hunger and thirst, discomfort, pain/injury/disease, fear and distress, and the freedom to express normal behavior .
Animals can be used by humans if they are treated "humanely" and suffering is minimized.
Keywords used: animal welfare, animal rights, welfare vs rights, humane slaughter, abolition, Five Freedoms, legal personhood.
