Edin - Animal Behaviour and Welfare
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Animal Behaviour and Welfare at Coursera Overview
Duration | 10 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
Animal Behaviour and Welfare at Coursera Highlights
- Earn a shareable certificate upon completion.
- Flexible deadlines according to your schedule.
Animal Behaviour and Welfare at Coursera Course details
- 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
Animal Behaviour and Welfare at Coursera Curriculum
Introduction to the Course
Welcome
Introduction to the MOOC Team
Rules of Engagement
How To Use This Course
Course Syllabus
Statement of Ethics
Course Team
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Animal Welfare and Why Does it Matter?
Why Does Animal Welfare Matter?
What Is Animal Welfare?
The Five Freedoms
How a Scientific Approach Has Helped Improve the Welfare of Animals: Interview With Professor Lawrence
Animal Welfare and Cultural Differences: Interview With Dr MacKay
About this Module
Accompanying Material
Module 2 - What Is Animal Welfare and Why Does It Matter?
What We Can Measure We Can Manage
How Do We Assess Animal Welfare?
Using An Animal's Behaviour to Assess Welfare
Physiological Measures of Animal Welfare
New Developments in Animal Welfare
The Impact of Early Life Events on Stress Responsiveness in Animals: Interview with Professor Cathy Dwyer
Using Animal Body Language as a Measure of Subjective Experience: Interview with Dr Francoise Wemelsfelder
About This Module
Accompanying Materials
Module 3 - What We Can Measure We Can Manage
The Truth About Dogs and Cats
Pet Cats and Dogs
Street Cats and Dogs
Shelter Cats and Dogs
Dog Aggression
The Alpha Dog
Cat Genetics: Interview With Professor Gunn-Moore
Dogs and Their Needs in the Shelter: Interview with Emma-Louise Livingston
Dog Genetics: Interview with Dr. Rowena Packer
Cats Independent Dependents: Interview with Wendy Johnston
Can We Farm Dogs and Cats Humanely?: Interview With Heather Bacon
Rabbits, More Complex Than You Think: Interview With Guen Bradbury
Horses Under Pressure: Interview with Gemma Pearson
About this Module
Accompanying Materials
Module 4 - The Truth About Dogs and Cats
Down on the Farm
An Introduction to Farm Animal Welfare
Dairy Cow Welfare Part 1: The Milking Cow
Dairy Cow Welfare Part 2: The Cow and Calf
The Welfare of Pigs Part 1
The Welfare of Pigs Part 2
Poultry Welfare Part 1: The Laying Hen
Poultry Welfare Part 2: The Hen in Free-Range Systems
Poultry Welfare Part 3: The Broiler Chicken
About this Module
Accompanying Materials
Module 5 - Down on the Farm
Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!
Behaviour Based Husbandry
Gaps In Our Knowledge
Using Evidence To Improve Welfare
About this Module
Accompanying Material
Module 6 - Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!
Optional Module: Welfare Conundrums
Introduction to Welfare Conundrums
About this Module
Emotive Welfare Issues
Additional Learning Resources
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