Zoo Animal Welfare and Care for Veterinary Professionals
Course description
We have an ethical responsibility to promote optimal welfare for animals housed in zoos and aquariums. This course provides the essentials of current animal welfare science and best practices relevant to zoos with emphasis on veterinary care. Practical examples, case studies, and best practices will be discussed. This course is aimed at veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses/technicians and students working within or with an interest in this field.
“This course provides a great opportunity to learn more about animal care and welfare. The simple fact that I will be able to continue to review and access materials is a great thing. I feel no pressure and know I can review and maybe learn a bit more about something I missed the first time and which was important. Thank you for that!” - Dr. Ana Salbany - DubaiLearning outcomes:
After this course you will be able to:
Define animal welfare and care
Describe the holistic approach to animal welfare
Recognise the importance of ethics
Understand the approach to preventative health care
Identify concerns and challenges affecting the welfare of the animal
Identify opportunities for promoting positive animal welfare
Describe animal welfare assessment methods
Recognise the importance of meaningful record keeping
Understand the differences between input resources and outcome (animal-based) parameters
Recognise the importance of applied science
Understand the importance of assessing and managing ageing animals
Appreciate the challenges around euthanasia and how to overcome them
Recognise the need for human wellbeing in conjunction with animal care
Time/CPD hours: 20 (13 taught & 7 reading/contributing to discussions)
"I have been enjoying the course, giving direction on implementation, considering different approaches, and it also gives me a sense of direction on how to deepen myself into the topics even further." - Eefje Egberts - Australia.
Launch price 6 August 2020: Euro 398,00 (original price 499,00)
Available price plans:
2 monthly payments of €212,00 EUR
3 monthly payments of €145,00 EUR
4 monthly payments of €112,00 EUR
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