Acknowledgments
Bringing this book to life has been a collaborative effort, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who contributed to its creation.
First and foremost, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all the authors whose expertise, dedication, and hard work have shaped the content of this book. Your contributions not only enrich the field but also serve as a valuable resource for future discussions and advancements in Animal Welfare Topics. It has been an honor to bring together your knowledge and insights into a single volume.
Also, the completion of this book would not have been possible without the invaluable contributions of many individuals who dedicated their time, knowledge, and expertise to reviewing its content. We extend our deepest gratitude to our reviewers, whose insightful feedback and meticulous attention to detail helped shape this work into its final form. Their commitment to academic rigor and thoughtful critique has been instrumental in refining the ideas presented in these pages.
We sincerely thank: Carmen Gallo, Silvana Matiello, Lora Wright, Sherrie Webb, Jamee Eggers, Rebeca Robbins, John McGlone, Nichole Anderson, Tifanny Lee, Lotta Berg, Eugenia Herwig, Lilong Chai, Elizabeth Fry, Mary Beck, Jan Shearer, Antonio Landaeta-Hernandez, Mandi McLeod, Kurt Vogel, Daniel Thomson, Ron Gill, Ruth Woiwode, Michelle Calvo-Lorenzo, Paula Alexander, Antoni Dalmau, Isabel Nieto, Hector Montilla, Monica Battini, Ana Strappini, Lily Edwards-Callaway, Angela Kathryn (Wright) Baysinger.
We would like to give special recognition to Abel Gernat and Isidro Matamoros, who also served as reviewers of this book. Sadly, they are no longer with us, but their dedication to improving poultry and dairy production in Latin America will always be remembered. Their generosity in sharing knowledge and their contributions to this field have left a lasting impact.
Finally, we want to acknowledge everyone who, in one way or another, played a role in making this book a reality. Your contributions, whether large or small, have made a significant impact, and we are truly grateful.
Thank you all for your dedication and support.
Arlene Garcia, Allen Jimena Martinez Aguiriano, Anna Johnson
Editors
August 2025