Animal welfare has been described as a complex, multi-faceted public policy issue which includes important scientific, ethical, and other dimensions. Improving our understanding of animal welfare, involves the fascinating study of animal behavior as well as the challenge of accessing the emotions of animals.
This is the On-Demand version of this course, which means you can start the course at any time and work through the course materials at your own pace. The materials and quizzes will always be available to you.
You can come and talk about the course on Twitter using the hashtag #EdAniWelf
Animal Behaviour and Welfare
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Animal Behaviour and Welfare
The University of Edinburgh
Acerca de este Curso
4.7
1,143 calificaciones
Habilidades que obtendrás
AnimalAnimal BehaviorVeterinaryDog
Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
Semana
1Introduction to the Course
In this module we'll tell you who we are, what this course is about, how you can use this course to learn more about animal behaviour and welfare, and how you can earn a certificate.
3 videos (Total: 12 min), 5 readings
5 lecturas
How To Use This Course10m
Course Syllabus10m
Statement of Ethics10m
Course Team10m
Frequently Asked Questions10m
Semana
2What is Animal Welfare and Why Does it Matter?
Introduction, History and Concepts of Animal Welfare
5 videos (Total: 26 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
5 videos
What Is Animal Welfare?5m
The Five Freedoms2m
How a Scientific Approach Has Helped Improve the Welfare of Animals: Interview With Professor Lawrence4m
Animal Welfare and Cultural Differences: Interview With Dr MacKay3m
2 lecturas
About this Module10m
Accompanying Material10m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Module 2 - What Is Animal Welfare and Why Does It Matter?26m
Semana
3What We Can Measure We Can Manage
Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare Assessment
6 videos (Total: 49 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
6 videos
Using An Animal's Behaviour to Assess Welfare9m
Physiological Measures of Animal Welfare9m
New Developments in Animal Welfare 8m
The Impact of Early Life Events on Stress Responsiveness in Animals: Interview with Professor Cathy Dwyer6m
Using Animal Body Language as a Measure of Subjective Experience: Interview with Dr Francoise Wemelsfelder8m
2 lecturas
About This Module10m
Accompanying Materials10m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Module 3 - What We Can Measure We Can Manage32m
Semana
4The Truth About Dogs and Cats
Practical Animal Welfare: Companion Animal Welfare
12 videos (Total: 70 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
12 videos
Street Cats and Dogs4m
Shelter Cats and Dogs7m
Dog Aggression7m
The Alpha Dog5m
Cat Genetics: Interview With Professor Gunn-Moore9m
Dogs and Their Needs in the Shelter: Interview with Emma-Louise Livingston3m
Dog Genetics: Interview with Dr. Rowena Packer3m
Cats Independent Dependents: Interview with Wendy Johnston 4m
Can We Farm Dogs and Cats Humanely?: Interview With Heather Bacon2m
Rabbits, More Complex Than You Think: Interview With Guen Bradbury5m
Horses Under Pressure: Interview with Gemma Pearson3m
2 lecturas
About this Module10m
Accompanying Materials10m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Module 4 - The Truth About Dogs and Cats28m
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por LA•Nov 27th 2015
Fantastic course, well presented. Easy to take at your own pace, videos allow you to pause and rewind learning at any point.\n\nExcellent content, with knowledgeable presenters. Highly recommend
por AB•Apr 28th 2017
Definitely a great course to take. As a Animal manager, I see many things I have learned during my own study. And it is interesting, not to say great, to see people whose ideas match mine.
Instructores
Professor Nat Waran
Professor of One WelfareEastern Institute of Technology, Napier, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.
Dr Fritha Langford
Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)
Dr Heather Bacon
Veterinary welfare edcuation and outreachJeanne Marchig International Centre of Animal Welfare Education
Miss Hayley Walters, RVN
Welfare and Anaesthesia
Dr Jill MacKay
Animal Behaviour and Welfare ResearcherAnimal Behaviour and Welfare Team, SRUC
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