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
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週
1完成時間為 1 小時
Introduction 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 個視頻 （總計 12 分鐘）, 5 個閱讀材料
5 個閱讀材料
How To Use This Course10分鐘
Course Syllabus10分鐘
Statement of Ethics10分鐘
Course Team10分鐘
Frequently Asked Questions10分鐘
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2完成時間為 1 小時
What is Animal Welfare and Why Does it Matter?
Introduction, History and Concepts of Animal Welfare
5 個視頻 （總計 26 分鐘）, 2 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗
5 個視頻
What Is Animal Welfare?5分鐘
The Five Freedoms2分鐘
How a Scientific Approach Has Helped Improve the Welfare of Animals: Interview With Professor Lawrence4分鐘
Animal Welfare and Cultural Differences: Interview With Dr MacKay3分鐘
2 個閱讀材料
About this Module10分鐘
Accompanying Material10分鐘
1 個練習
Module 2 - What Is Animal Welfare and Why Does It Matter?26分鐘
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3完成時間為 2 小時
What We Can Measure We Can Manage
Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare Assessment
6 個視頻 （總計 49 分鐘）, 2 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗
6 個視頻
Using An Animal's Behaviour to Assess Welfare9分鐘
Physiological Measures of Animal Welfare9分鐘
New Developments in Animal Welfare 8分鐘
The Impact of Early Life Events on Stress Responsiveness in Animals: Interview with Professor Cathy Dwyer6分鐘
Using Animal Body Language as a Measure of Subjective Experience: Interview with Dr Francoise Wemelsfelder8分鐘
2 個閱讀材料
About This Module10分鐘
Accompanying Materials10分鐘
1 個練習
Module 3 - What We Can Measure We Can Manage32分鐘
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4完成時間為 2 小時
The Truth About Dogs and Cats
Practical Animal Welfare: Companion Animal Welfare
12 個視頻 （總計 70 分鐘）, 2 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗
12 個視頻
Street Cats and Dogs4分鐘
Shelter Cats and Dogs7分鐘
Dog Aggression7分鐘
The Alpha Dog5分鐘
Cat Genetics: Interview With Professor Gunn-Moore9分鐘
Dogs and Their Needs in the Shelter: Interview with Emma-Louise Livingston3分鐘
Dog Genetics: Interview with Dr. Rowena Packer3分鐘
Cats Independent Dependents: Interview with Wendy Johnston 4分鐘
Can We Farm Dogs and Cats Humanely?: Interview With Heather Bacon2分鐘
Rabbits, More Complex Than You Think: Interview With Guen Bradbury5分鐘
Horses Under Pressure: Interview with Gemma Pearson3分鐘
2 個閱讀材料
About this Module10分鐘
Accompanying Materials10分鐘
1 個練習
Module 4 - The Truth About Dogs and Cats28分鐘
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A Really great course which is interesting, informative and well executed. The video lectures were top notch and the visuals always suited the narration. Great work by the team behind this course.
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
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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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