Iowa State University

Mission Statement for Farm Animal Behavior and Well-being in the Department of Animal Science

"The mission of the Farm Animal Behavior and Well-being laboratory within the Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University is to develop sound scientific measures for animal well-being, through a multi disciplinary approach utilizing: physiology, immunology, neuroscience, cognitive abilities, behavior and performance and health. The findings can be introduced and applied back to current farming production practices to enhance farm animal well-being and to increase performance and health."