What does GAHP mean in ANIMALS

Good Animal Husbandry Practices (GAHP) is an animal management system that promotes the humane treatment of animals. It is designed to ensure that animals are managed in a way that improves their physical and mental well-being, while minimizing negative impacts on the environment.

GAHP relies on ethical principles of compassion and respect for the welfare of all animals.

GAHP focuses on improving animal health and well-being. It seeks to minimize stress and suffering, while providing appropriate diets, housing, and environmental conditions. By following these practices, it helps ensure good health and wellbeing for the animals under its care.

GAHP keepers must provide comfortable housing with enough space for each animal to move around freely without overcrowding or distress. The temperature should also be kept at a comfortable level suitable for the species being kept. In addition, they should provide enrichment activities such as toys or branches to promote activity and stimulation in order to reduce boredom or stress levels in confined spaces.

Yes, there are several international standards which seek to regulate good husbandry practices including the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) Terrestrial Code which sets out minimum standards for keeping farmed livestock as well as other species commonly used in laboratories or zoological gardens worldwide.