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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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
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.
Very informative and well put forth. Would have enjoyed a little more science to balance out the ethics. Farm animal week was very interesting and the most enjoyable and informative in my opinion.
I am delightedly happy with the course. The course enlightened me with detailed information regarding animal behaviour and the welfare of companion animals, farm animals, and wild animals.
I volunteer with animals at a local shelter. This class is full of information that will improve an understanding of the needs of animals, or at least help develop some empathy. Wonderful class!
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