VET3225: Animal Ethology and Welfare

Welcome to Animal Ethology and Welfare module.

The module consists of Two components namely (1) Animal Behavior and Welfare; (2) Animal handling. 

The course considers the protection and welfare of animals, especially scientific research in this area. The emphasis will be farm and pet animals, although much of the information will be relevant also to other categories of animals and to a wide range of different contexts e.g. housing, management, transport, competition, exhibition, slaughter, etc. Basic information on the legislation for the protection of animals and the ethical views regarding animals will be provided. 

Facilitator: Andrew KIBOGO