TV3202 - Animal Welfare
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2005 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 3 |
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Available to students enrolled in the BAnimSc program and to other students with an interest in animal welfare.
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 Outcomes
- 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;
- describe the methods of assessment of stress, suffering and welfare in animals;
- 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;
- understand the physiological and behavioural basis for the response of animals to environment influences.
| Prerequisites: | (PP2101 and PP2201) or PP2202 or PP2230 or ZL1001 |
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| Census Date 31-Aug-2005 | |
| Coord/Lect: | tvpms. |
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| Assessment: | (65%); (10%); (25%). |
Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.