Animals are not property. They are sentient beings with inherent value that is not contingent on their usefulness to humans. Therefore, we have no moral right to use them for food, clothing, experimentation, or entertainment, regardless of how "humanely" we do it.
The importance of animal welfare and rights cannot be overstated. Animals are sentient beings capable of experiencing pain, joy, and suffering. Ensuring their welfare and rights is not only a moral obligation but also essential for maintaining a healthy and balanced ecosystem.
From a rights perspective, working for bigger cages is like working for bigger jail cells for human prisoners you believe should never have been jailed in the first place.
Welfare is the logic of the "happy cow" advertising campaign. It argues that a cage-free egg is ethically superior to a battery-cage egg. It believes that a free-range, grass-fed beef is morally preferable to a feedlot steak.
