Comprehensive evaluation of the animal welfare conditions of the plaza pigeons (Columba livia) of the Plaza de Bolívar based on the care provided by the district institute for animal protection and welfare IDPYBA between 2019 and 2023: Stage 1. Proposal for a animal welfare matrix

Abstract

La Organización Mundial de la Salud Animal –OMSA- considera que un animal se encuentra en un estado satisfactorio de bienestar cuando está sano, confortable, bien alimentado y puede expresar su comportamiento innato, no sufre dolor, miedo o distrés*(OMSA, 2008). The World Organization for Animal Health –WHOSA- considers that an animal is in a satisfactory state of well-being when healthy, comfortable, well fed and can express its innate behavior, does not suffer pain, fear or distress*(WHOSA, 2008).