Which of the following is considered a welfare need related to nutrition?

• A. Isolation from other animals
• B. A suitable Diet
• C. Adequate Veterinary care
• D. Sufficient Exercise

Answer: (B)

Nutrition-related welfare needs focus on providing a diet that meets an animal’s energy and nutrient requirements. A suitable diet is essential because it supplies the right balance of calories, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water to support health, growth, reproduction, and normal body function. The diet should be appropriate for the species, life stage, and any health conditions, ensuring welfare is maintained.

The other options relate to different welfare domains: isolation from other animals concerns social needs; adequate veterinary care covers medical health care; sufficient exercise affects energy use but is not a direct nutrition requirement.