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

? 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

All of the following classes

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

? Additional Class Information : Monday the 18th of September is a public holiday.
Contact the administrator for details regarding the timetable for the block 1 modules.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

- Understand that animal welfare is multi-dimensional involving a number of societal and scientific aspects.
- Begin to consider the role that science can play in the animal welfare debate (on-going through the course).
- Understand basic economic principles that apply to animal welfare issues.
- Understand the development of UK and EU legislation aimed at protecting animal welfare and its potential impact on animal uses.
- Understand how international trade can affect animal welfare (eg how World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules apply to animal welfare.
- Be aware that animal welfare is a continually evolving issue (eg consider the specific emerging issues of animal welfare in developing countries and animal genetics).