- Freedom from hunger and thirst – having access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigour.
- Freedom from discomfort (physical and thermal) – providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area.
- Freedom from pain, injury and disease – prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment.
- Freedom to express normal behaviour – providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal’s own kind.
- Freedom from fear and distress – ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering.
(via The Brooke an international animal welfare organisation committed to improving the lives of working horses, donkeys, mules and their owners.)
