Animal Behaviour and Welfare

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 behaviour as well as the challenge of accessing the emotions of animals. 

You will learn about:  

• The history and key concepts of animal welfare
• How animal welfare and behaviour can be assessed and measured; a practical animal welfare module for companion animals. 

This course is ideal for anyone interested in understanding more about animal welfare and behaviour. 

Introductory: No previous knowledge required