Animal Welfare Issues (P00970)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : VET-P-P00970

In this module attention will be given to the basis and application of current day ethical approaches/thinking relating to animal welfare. The development of UK/EU animal welfare legislation will be put in a global context. Animal welfare will be discussed from an economics perspective and in the context of global trade issues. The development of approaches for the monitoring and assessment of animal welfare under practical or commercial conditions will also be discussed.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Successful completion of all block 1 courses for programme V0097.

? Costs : none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Animal Welfare and Animal Behaviour, (Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Schedule S)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Block 1 only

? Contact Teaching Time : 7 hour(s) per week for 5 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
26/09/2005	09:15	16:45	Room 1.107, Easter Bush Veterinary Centre	Med+Vet

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	09:00	17:00	Med+Vet

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the basis and application of current day ethical approaches/thinking relating to anmal welfare.
2. Understand the development of UK/EU animal welfare legislation and to put this in a global context.
3. Understand animal welfare from an economic perspective including current economic drivers affecting animal welfare.
4. Understand animal welfare in the context of global trade issues including the role of the World Trade Organisation agreeements on trade liberalisation.
5. Understand development of approaches for the monitoring and assessment of animal welfare under practical or commercial conditions.