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.
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Animal Behaviour and Welfare
The University of EdinburghAbout this Course
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- Animal Behavior
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Introduction to the Course
What is Animal Welfare and Why Does it Matter?
What We Can Measure We Can Manage
The Truth About Dogs and Cats
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- 5 stars83.18%
- 4 stars14.40%
- 3 stars1.98%
- 2 stars0.23%
- 1 star0.19%
TOP REVIEWS FROM ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR AND WELFARE
I think it is the best online course, I have ever learned.It is very helpful in my study life as a veterinary student and also in my whole life. It is a good effort of Edinburh team.....
What an incredibly interesting and educational course! A bit hard to watch at times but I am very grateful for the knowledge this course has given me and how wonderfully it was put together.
Its a nicely designed course. It sheds light on many animal care practices and welfare. Very well instructions and quiz sessions are arranged. Many important learnings and takeaways from the course.
Extremely beneficial to anybody who wants to have their questions about animal welfare answered! I have learned so much and wish to use this knowledge to improve the welfare of animals.
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