A rigorous, balanced and highly readable examination of the various ways we exploit the animals we live alongside. Full of good story-telling and the distilled wisdom from a distinguished career in the field.

– Ian Carter, author of Rhythms of Nature and Human, Nature

Treated Like Animals is a thought-provoking analysis of the inconsistencies in the way we treat both wild and domesticated creatures, told with passion, fascinating detail and a huge depth of knowledge and experience. Alick Simmons deserves praise for reminding us of the often-uncomfortable truth about our relationship with our closest relatives.

– Stephen Moss, naturalist and author

This book shines an expert and unflinching light on the uncountable harms that we inflict on other animals. It could easily leave the reader mired in despair but, with great skill, and by recounting his own personal journey, mistakes and recent decisions, Simmons illuminates a path towards redemption. A book to convince us all that we can, and should, do better by our fellow creatures.

– Christine Nicol, Professor of Animal Welfare, Royal Veterinary College, University of London

This is a gem of a book. Alick writes, 'Ethical dilemmas don't have easy solutions' and that statement becomes abundantly clear as you venture through the chapters, from pet-owning, livestock farming, animal research, through to conservation and wildlife management. Refreshingly, Alick neither castigates nor judges, but rather leads the reader through these contentious issues with gentle, considered and well-reasoned views that are hard to ignore and supported by a thorough reference section. I found a few of my own hard-wired views challenged and it's prompted me to reconsider and re-evaluate parts of my personal ethical framework. I know this is a book I'll keep returning to.

– Ruth Tingay, conservationist and co-director of Wild Justice

Animals are sentient beings, with capacity to experience both suffering and joy. Alick takes this as his starting point and brings his huge veterinary experience to this book, along with his honesty and desire for reform. The result makes for a highly informative and thought-provoking read.

– Joyce D'Silva, Compassion in World Farming

An important book at a crucial time in our lengthy relationship with the animals we exploit. Thoughtful, informative and firm, Simmons skilfully leads us through the complex maze of animal welfare issues and brings us to a stark realisation - for all that we have done, we must do better.

– Adam Hart, biologist, broadcaster and author of Unfit for Purpose

In Treated Like Animals Alick Simmons provides an insightful, informed and comprehensive account of how British society treats animals. As a former UK deputy Chief Veterinary Officer, Simmons has held a ringside seat on animal health and welfare policy for 35 years. His observations are authoritative and informed, and compassionate but pragmatic. Essential reading for all those interested in how we treat animals, and what we can do in our own lives to make the lot of animals better.

– Steven McCulloch, Senior Lecturer in Human-Animal Studies, University of Winchester

Anyone with an interest in welfare and standards when it comes to all aspects of human/animal interaction should be eagerly anticipating this insightful new book from Alick Simmons. He writes with expertise and knowledge, posing questions rather than passing judgement.

– James Chubb, farmer and conservationist

Wide-ranging and extensively researched, cogently argued while impressively modest, Alick Simmons' debut is an accomplished, thought-provoking work that asks all the right questions of our relationship with animals while supporting us to provide our own answers.

– James Lowen

An extremely informative and thought-provoking book that everyone with an interest in animal welfare should read. Traditional farming, industrial rearing of livestock for food, game management, wildlife conservation, pest control, sport shooting, pets and vivisection all come under the microscope with the author's keen eye for detail and completeness. Fearless to the last page, this book dares ask the questions we all too often gloss over.

– Steve Carver, @LandEthics, Director of Wildland Research Institute