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TV3202:03

Animal Welfare

Townsville

HECS Band 3

39 hours lectures, 12 hours tutorials. Semester 2.

Available to students enrolled in the BAnimSc program and to other students with an interest in animal welfare.

Staff:

Professor P Summers.

This subject is designed to provide the student with a sound understanding of the systems regulating body function and the behavioural and physiological responses utilised by animals in responding to environmental change. This knowledge will enable students to appreciate the scientific processes and methods available to assess and improve the welfare of animals. Furthermore, students will understand the concepts of animal welfare and be aware of the main welfare issues confronting livestock in modern intensive and extensive production systems, captive and free-ranging wildlife and laboratory animals.

Learning Objectives:

understand the physiological and behavioural basis for the response of animals to environment influences;

describe the methods of assessment of stress, suffering and welfare in animals;

appreciate the importance of good animal welfare for sound economic animal production and use of animals for experimental purposes;

be cognizant of the current debate and issues surrounding animal usage and animal welfare;

understand the basis for the codes of practice for the welfare of livestock, wildlife and laboratory animals and the management practices to improve animal welfare.

Assessment by one three-hour written examination (65%); two written reports (2,000 words each) (25%); attendance and participation in tutorials (10%).