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.
Animal Behaviour and Welfare
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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There are 7 modules in this 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.
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3 videos5 readings
Introduction, History and Concepts of Animal Welfare
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5 videos2 readings1 assignment
Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare Assessment
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6 videos2 readings1 assignment
Practical Animal Welfare: Companion Animal Welfare
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12 videos2 readings1 assignment
Practical Animal Welfare: Farm Animal Welfare
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8 videos2 readings1 assignment
Practical Animal Welfare: Captive Wild Animal Welfare
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3 videos3 readings1 assignment
Emotive Animal Welfare Issues
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1 video3 readings
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JJ
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Reviewed on Jul 1, 2020
Me ha encantado la forma en la que fueron desenvolviendo cada uno de los temas en las semana, he aprendido demasiado , y esto ayuda en mi crecimiento como profesional y como persona en si
KM
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Reviewed on Mar 5, 2025
It was a very interesting course. I am taking it from the United States and I did have some problem in understanding the presenters. Occasionally I would follow along in the transcripts.
AA
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Reviewed on Mar 16, 2016
Interesting, thank you for making this course available. After taking it I transitioned from being pescetarian to vegan and I wish that more controversial animal rights concerns were more focused on.
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