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
Comportamento e Bem-Estar Animal
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Universidade de EdimburgoUniversidade de Edimburgo
Informações sobre o curso
4.8
1,214 classificações
Habilidades que você terá
AnimalAnimal BehaviorVeterinaryDog
Programa - O que você aprenderá com 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 vídeos (total de (Total 12 mín.) min), 5 leituras
5 leituras
How To Use This Course10min
Course Syllabus10min
Statement of Ethics10min
Course Team10min
Frequently Asked Questions10min
Semana
2What is Animal Welfare and Why Does it Matter?
Introduction, History and Concepts of Animal Welfare
5 vídeos (total de (Total 26 mín.) min), 2 leituras, 1 teste
5 videos
What Is Animal Welfare?5min
The Five Freedoms2min
How a Scientific Approach Has Helped Improve the Welfare of Animals: Interview With Professor Lawrence4min
Animal Welfare and Cultural Differences: Interview With Dr MacKay3min
2 leituras
About this Module10min
Accompanying Material10min
1 exercício prático
Module 2 - What Is Animal Welfare and Why Does It Matter?26min
Semana
3What We Can Measure We Can Manage
Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare Assessment
6 vídeos (total de (Total 49 mín.) min), 2 leituras, 1 teste
6 videos
Using An Animal's Behaviour to Assess Welfare9min
Physiological Measures of Animal Welfare9min
New Developments in Animal Welfare 8min
The Impact of Early Life Events on Stress Responsiveness in Animals: Interview with Professor Cathy Dwyer6min
Using Animal Body Language as a Measure of Subjective Experience: Interview with Dr Francoise Wemelsfelder8min
2 leituras
About This Module10min
Accompanying Materials10min
1 exercício prático
Module 3 - What We Can Measure We Can Manage32min
Semana
4The Truth About Dogs and Cats
Practical Animal Welfare: Companion Animal Welfare
12 vídeos (total de (Total 70 mín.) min), 2 leituras, 1 teste
12 videos
Pet Cats and Dogs11min
Street Cats and Dogs4min
Shelter Cats and Dogs7min
Dog Aggression7min
The Alpha Dog5min
Cat Genetics: Interview With Professor Gunn-Moore9min
Dogs and Their Needs in the Shelter: Interview with Emma-Louise Livingston3min
Dog Genetics: Interview with Dr. Rowena Packer3min
Cats Independent Dependents: Interview with Wendy Johnston 4min
Can We Farm Dogs and Cats Humanely?: Interview With Heather Bacon2min
Rabbits, More Complex Than You Think: Interview With Guen Bradbury5min
Horses Under Pressure: Interview with Gemma Pearson3min
2 leituras
About this Module10min
Accompanying Materials10min
1 exercício prático
Module 4 - The Truth About Dogs and Cats28min
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Melhores avaliações
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.
Instrutores
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
Sobre Universidade de EdimburgoUniversidade de Edimburgo
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