• Through hands-on sessions in our licensed zoo, you will explore key principles in animal husbandry, including animal health and welfare, enclosure design, nutrition and feeding. (ucrh.uk)
  • You will learn how to work safely around animals, be responsible for the planning and carrying out animal husbandry health and handling, and feeding and nutrition. (writtle.ac.uk)
  • Now in its fifth edition, Domestic Animal Behaviour and Welfare includes new chapters detailing the welfare of sheep, goats and exotic pets, and welfare in relation to genetic selection and modification. (vet-ebooks.com)
  • The BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare degree employs a multidisciplinary and research-driven approach. (studentcrowd.com)
  • This course is all about building your confidence and giving you the skills and knowledge required to progress on to study the BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare. (ucrh.uk)
  • Your second, third and fourth years will cover the same modules as the BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare. (ucrh.uk)
  • Animal Behaviour and Welfare (BSc top-up) (BSc (Hons)) - C865 - Abingdon & Witney College. (brookes.ac.uk)
  • Founded in 1976, The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) brings together veterinari ans and researchers aiming to understand animal behavior and address related issues. (pet-welfare.com)
  • Membership caters to veterinary graduates and those with a PhD in animal behavior or related disciplines. (pet-welfare.com)
  • Social behavior in farm animals: Applying fundamental theory to improve animal welfare. (awionline.org)
  • A fundamental understanding of behavior is essential to improving the welfare of billions of farm animals around the world. (awionline.org)
  • Examining the literature suggests equine personality is of interest to behavior and welfare scientists and those involved in the equine industry. (awionline.org)
  • The lectures deal with health and behaviour of agriculture-, sport- and companion animals. (slu.se)
  • Covering all aspects of animal behaviour and how this relates to welfare for companion animals, farm animals and farmed fish, this book reviews development, socialisation, locomotion, reproduction and more. (vet-ebooks.com)
  • Elizabethan collars are used in companion animals primarily to prevent self-trauma and associated negative welfare states in animals. (nih.gov)
  • Comparative evaluation of animal welfare in different contexts including wild and exotic species, companion animals, laboratory, teaching and working animals, and in disaster situations. (up.ac.za)
  • Welfare assessment. (vet-ebooks.com)
  • Advanced training in general principles and assessment of animal welfare with an emphasis on farm animals and animals destined for slaughter. (up.ac.za)
  • There are no aggressive dogs, but dogs that can exhibit aggressive behaviours in certain contexts and learning. (dogfactor.pt)
  • My work is primarily on the management of employees in various business contexts focusing on the attitudes and organisational contexts that affect performance and behaviours at work. (nottingham.ac.uk)
  • Learning, cognition and behaviour development. (vet-ebooks.com)
  • Animal Communication (20 credits) Animal Learning and Cognition (20 credits) Invertebrate Zoology (20 credits) Behavioural Ecology of Indigenous Species (20 credits) Applied Animal Welfare (20 credits) Applied Parasitology (20 credits) Dissertation (40 credits) compulsory core. (ucas.com)
  • The lectures usually follow the content in the book but are also supplemented by topics such as animals' cognition and personalities. (lu.se)
  • Overall, my goal is to identify the factors which drive the evolution of cognition by assessing the presence and extent of cognitive skills in different animal species in key positions on the phylogenetic tree. (lu.se)
  • The study objective was to assess the impact of housing system on novel physiological and behavioral measurements of animal welfare for laying hens, including. (awionline.org)
  • Smoking behaviour : physiological and psychological influences / edited by Raymond E. Thornton. (who.int)
  • In this course you will learn about disease genetics, genetics of animal behaviour and breeding for improved animal welfare. (slu.se)
  • Programme aimed at training postgraduate researchers in the areas of nutrition, animal welfare, genetics, reproduction, livestock management and production of domestic animal species. (uab.cat)
  • The research lines focus on nutrition, reproduction, genetics, animal welfare and management, with an emphasis on the protection and management of the environment and the quality and safety of products. (uab.cat)
  • Students must be admitted to the New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Level 4) programme to enrol in this course. (unitec.ac.nz)
  • The PhD programme in Animal Production focuses on the research training of new generations of professionals in the field of animal production, focused on the current demands of a society that is increasingly aware of sustainability, ecological entrepreneurship, product quality and animal welfare. (uab.cat)
  • It is strongly recommended for applicants to gain some voluntary experience within the animal sector in order ensure that they are fully prepared for the expectations of the study programme and gain a realistic insight of the animal industry. (myerscough.ac.uk)
  • The overall objective of this online distance learning programme is to provide knowledge and an understanding of animal welfare science, with a focus on the international issues arising from animal use in all its forms. (ed.ac.uk)
  • The programme is delivered by researchers and teachers from both the Jeanne Marchig International Centre for Animal Welfare Education (within the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies) and the Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) with a series of guest lecturers from around the world. (ed.ac.uk)
  • BTech (or National Higher Diploma) graduates in Animal Health may apply for the diploma programme in order to prepare for masters' study. (up.ac.za)
  • children in Alexandria via a programme to The reasons why children live on the improve their environmental behaviour and street vary. (who.int)
  • I am I currently study biology and psychology at A level as I recognise gaining a grounding in these subjects are essential when considering further study in the area of animal behaviour and welfare. (universitycompare.com)
  • Animal Viruses is a free online biology course offered by the Universidad Complutense de Madrid in Spain. (openeducationonline.com)
  • Introduction to Animal Behaviour is a free online biology course offered by Wageningen University in the Netherlands. (openeducationonline.com)
  • The College offers opportunity to study at level 3 (A level equivalent) for students who wish to develop a comprehensive understanding of animal management and biology - encompassing practical techniques, academic knowledge and technical skills. (myerscough.ac.uk)
  • It's a mammoth topic but by picking out some of the key concepts in this area it is hoped to encourage interest in what is essentially a molecular biology with a giant influence on an animal's health and welfare. (eaza.net)
  • At the Biology department I worked 10 years in a Linneaus environment focusing on animal migration, mainly with communication science towards the public as well as the research community. (lu.se)
  • In doing so, I explain and interpret the behaviour in question and the body language of your dog, clarify doubts about natural behaviours of the species and help in their management and behavioural modification. (dogfactor.pt)
  • The Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC) is a network of skilled practitioners collaborating with veterinarian-led teams, specializing in various species such as dogs, cats, horses, small mammals, reptiles, birds, and others. (pet-welfare.com)
  • They tend to be social animals and many species live in societies with complex ways of communicating with each other. (wikipedia.org)
  • Students attending college have access to extensive on-site facilities includigan an animal centre housing a wide range of animal species, in addition to on-line learning and research materials. (ucas.com)
  • Animal personality, the consistent between-individual differences in e.g., risk-taking, exploration, antipredator or mating behaviours, has major impacts on the fitness of individuals in many species. (awionline.org)
  • Through continuous long-term observations of nocturnal behaviour, we can shed light on the darkness and investigate the following questions for individual species: When and for how long do the animals feed, lie down or sleep? (eaza.net)
  • In this talk, these activity budgets for selected African mammal species will be presented and the results will be discussed with regard to animal welfare. (eaza.net)
  • Currently I am a research assistant in the cognitive zoology group at the department of Philosophy, where I for the past years mostly have been collecting experimental data on various animal species. (lu.se)
  • Courses in animal welfare cover topics such as the ethical treatment of animals, animal nutrition and health, animal behaviour, and animal shelters. (openeducationonline.com)
  • While other factors are likely to impact animal welfare during veterinary treatment that necessitates the use of Elizabethan collars, this study suggests that Elizabethan collars themselves might have negative welfare impacts in a range of domains including nutrition, environment, health, behaviour and mental state. (nih.gov)
  • Even though considerable advances have been made regarding their welfare requirements, their wellbeing remains an area of public concern due to overloading and inadequate loading techniques, inadequate equipment, inhumane handling, working while in poor health or too young, poor nutrition and inappropriate management. (frontiersin.org)
  • Historically, the focus of zoo animal nutrition changed from the prevention of acute nutrient deficiencies to the support of a long life of high welfare. (eaza.net)
  • An improvement in enclosure design can positively impact welfare, reduce aggressiveness and stabilise hierarchy in captive Galapagos giant tortoises. (cabi.org)
  • Zoo animal welfare, specifically in captive elephant welfare and behaviour. (nottingham.ac.uk)
  • This talk is an overview of reproductive management and of the main things we need to consider to evaluate the potential welfare impact (positive and/or negative) that fulfilling the requirements of our captive breeding programmes may pose, and how a holistic and collaborative approach to reproductive management can help us to achieve this. (eaza.net)
  • Examples are e.g. adaptations to avoid predation, evolution of behaviours associated with foraging and reproduction, mating systems, social behaviours and communication. (lu.se)
  • I am a zoologist with a particular interest in the evolution of behaviour. (lu.se)
  • Students must attend a relevant placement in the animal industry, for example, veterinary practice, boarding kennel, pet retail organisation or canine grooming parlour, one day per week throughout the course. (myerscough.ac.uk)
  • This webinar covers the concept of animal training as enrichment through the lens of past studies which explore the benefits of this practice as well as the future prospects for research in this area. (eaza.net)
  • Completing both degrees makes you eligible to register as a veterinarian, where you might own a practice or travel to farms around the country treating animals. (edu.au)
  • Students will study compulsory core modules relating to independent research in a subject area of specific interest to themselves, in addition to modules relating to in-depth study of animal behaviour, ethology, physiology, health and welfare. (ucas.com)
  • Other issues discussed are animal welfare, ethics of laboratory animal experiments, and ethology of domestic animals. (lu.se)
  • The Advanced Technical Certificate (360), Advanced Technical Diploma (720), and Advanced Extended Technical Diploma (1080) in Animal Management provide the qualification and experience for entry into the industry at an operational level with future prospects for management. (myerscough.ac.uk)
  • The Level 3 Advanced Technical Certificate in Animal Management qualification provides the core practical skills and knowledge needed to seek employment or further learning and training within the animal care and management industries. (writtle.ac.uk)
  • Veterinary bioscience could also lead to roles in research in equine, zoo animal or wildlife medicine. (edu.au)
  • Bridging the gap between the science of animal welfare and the animals and their owners, this book gives essential advice to practitioners worldwide on how to improve the welfare of all animals. (nhbs.com)
  • If you require an expert for a civil suit, 'dangerous dog' case, a pet custody dispute or animal cruelty file, Dr Ledger will apply science-based frameworks to assess each case, and to make recommendations for better management where applicable. (pet-welfare.com)
  • Throughout your first year of study, you will cover a range of topics such as an introduction to environmental science and animal form and function, along with enhancing your numeracy skills through practical data handling and analysis. (ucrh.uk)
  • You will also study vital scientific principles in the animal sciences such as cell types, genetic principles and inheritance, working in our dedicated science laboratories. (ucrh.uk)
  • You will take two compulsory courses - International Animal Welfare Science and Animal Ethics, Policy and Law - plus an optional course. (ed.ac.uk)
  • You complete a dissertation of between 10,000-15,000 words which can be a research project or an extended systematic review of the literature in a topic of Animal Welfare Science, Ethics or Law. (ed.ac.uk)
  • Understanding how animals think, learn and interact with one another can inform the science of ecology, as predator and prey shape their world. (theconversation.com)
  • Before working at APS I studied animal management, worked with laboratory animals, and thereafter studied animal science. (wur.nl)
  • I also supervise PhD students and I am involved in education, such as the courses Sensor data in Animal Science (SenDAS), Systems Approach in Animal Science (SAAS) and Future Livestock Systems (FLS) and supervising BSc/MSc thesis students. (wur.nl)
  • Abnormal behaviour 5: anomalous reactivity. (vet-ebooks.com)
  • Previous work suggests that motor bias (the preferred use of one limb over the other) can potentially be used as an indicator of emotional reactivity and welfare risk. (mdpi.com)
  • However, they have been anecdotally associated with negative impacts on animal health and welfare including distress, abraded/ulcerated skin and misadventure. (nih.gov)
  • This study aimed to characterise the welfare impacts of Elizabethan collar use on companion dogs and cats, as reported by owners. (nih.gov)
  • Owners of pets who wore an Elizabethan collar during the past 12 months were surveyed about the impacts that the use of Elizabethan collars had on animal activities, in particular sleep, eating, drinking, exercise, interactions with other animals, as well as overall quality of life (QOL). (nih.gov)
  • We recommend that animal owners are informed about potential negative impacts of Elizabethan collars and harm minimisation strategies. (nih.gov)
  • Note: This course is offered as part of New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management - Zookeeping . (unitec.ac.nz)
  • Behaviour is a significant indicator of animal health and well-being, and understanding this behaviour is therefore the key to good management. (vet-ebooks.com)
  • It's the root cause of most welfare issues- people doing, or not doing, certain care, management or training practices. (dogwellnet.com)
  • Employment opportunities in Animal Management and its related industries are currently very good. (myerscough.ac.uk)
  • Furthermore, inadequate knowledge and inappropriate attitudes and management practices can also contribute to welfare issues. (frontiersin.org)
  • In breeding, for gestating sows, however, this technology is already more common, but mainly used for management and not for animal welfare. (wur.nl)
  • Research primates may undergo surgical procedures making effective pain management essential to ensure good animal welfare and unbiased scientific data. (awionline.org)
  • EAZA Welfare Webinars are free and open to all, to support animal management professionals across the wider animal management community. (eaza.net)
  • In order to achieve this without negatively impacting the welfare of the animals under our care, we need to have a holistic approach to breeding management and make sure our animals are fit for breeding, and this is the main goal of reproductive management. (eaza.net)
  • There are many tools in the box of reproductive management and the way we apply and use them, if not carefully considered, may have an impact on the animals under our care. (eaza.net)
  • The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) identified a need for further theoretical training for their staff in veterinary public health, veterinary epidemiology and animal disease management. (up.ac.za)
  • Do you have a passion for animal care and management and want to work with animals? (writtle.ac.uk)
  • The course is equivalent to the first year of the Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Animal Management (720) . (writtle.ac.uk)
  • After completion of the Level 3 Advanced Technical Certificate in Animal Management, you can progress to the second year of the Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Animal Management (720) . (writtle.ac.uk)
  • Many wild animals perform hiding behaviours for a variety of reasons, such as evading predators or other conspecifics. (awionline.org)
  • 2022. Effect of providing environmental enrichment into aviary house on the welfare of laying hens. (awionline.org)
  • The interest in the welfare of zoo animals , from both the public and the scientific community, has long been biased towards mammals. (cabi.org)
  • Most of my career, I focused on animal vocal communication and conducted playback studies with mammals, birds, and non-avian reptiles. (lu.se)
  • My area of interest and where I focus the most on my learning and academic development is on aggressive behaviour. (dogfactor.pt)
  • The top animal ethicists and animal welfare scientists were there for us to talk to online and it was just so inspiring. (ed.ac.uk)
  • Before this she was a researcher in the Food Business team at Compassion in World Farming, helping large food companies raise the minimum standards of welfare for farm animals. (nhbs.com)
  • Rebecca currently works in the Post Adoption Support team at Dogs Trust and previously worked as a Global animal welfare advisor for Brooke - Action for Working Horses and Donkeys, on working equids in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. (nhbs.com)
  • The welfare of horses, other equids and other draught animals. (vet-ebooks.com)
  • My approach and methodology in behavioural modification and animal training is based on scientific methods without any use of force and abusive tools that cause pain or suffering, always respecting animal welfare. (dogfactor.pt)
  • Rodents have been used as food, for clothing, as pets, and as laboratory animals in research. (wikipedia.org)
  • It's Okay to Cry - Discussions by the Laboratory Animal Refinement & Enrichment Forum [LAREF], Volume V. Animal Welfare Institute, Washington, DC. (awionline.org)
  • Animal nervous systems may lose their adaptive edge with climate change. (theconversation.com)
  • A total of 42 street sheet for adaptive behaviour, as previously boys aged between 7 and 15 years were described [12]. (who.int)
  • Animal behaviour and welfare sciences are now core topics for agriculture and veterinary students, with courses and research opportunities in this field growing world-wide. (vet-ebooks.com)
  • The aim of this current Research topic is to identify problems, spreading knowledge, seeking solutions to further improve welfare of working animals. (frontiersin.org)
  • The focus of my research is how today's knowledge and technology can contribute to animal welfare. (wur.nl)
  • I concentrate on pigs but my research can be applied to all kinds of animals. (wur.nl)
  • Working at APS appeals to me because we research how animal welfare can fit in the bigger picture. (wur.nl)
  • This database, created in 2000, is updated every three months with newly published scientific articles, books, and other publications related to improving or safeguarding the welfare of animals used in research. (awionline.org)
  • Workshop: How Do We Research Animals' Security in Crisis and War? (lu.se)
  • Consultancy services for livestock farms and crop farms and companies producing food for animals. (uab.cat)
  • How can we ensure that animal welfare becomes part of sustainable livestock systems? (wur.nl)
  • This shocked me, and with the added astonishment that apparently no one was taking responsibility for the animals and caring for them sparked a passion in me to study and work in this area to both educate people who choose to have pets and protect those animals that are being neglected or abused. (universitycompare.com)
  • I particularly enjoy learning about the animal studies in psychology, for example Harlow's study demonstrated that comfort was more of a security for the baby monkeys when frightened than food. (universitycompare.com)
  • The welfare of pigs. (vet-ebooks.com)
  • It's not just cats and dogs - we often feel a deep emotional bond with small animals like rabbits and guinea-pigs too. (theconversation.com)
  • During my PhD I came to the conclusion that we do not make optimal use of the feeding behaviour of pigs. (wur.nl)
  • With sensor technology we are able to closely measure and monitor feeding behaviour, and thus health and welfare of pigs. (wur.nl)
  • Pigs have strong innate behaviours that are not satisfactory possible in current intensive housing systems. (wur.nl)
  • Pigs are curious animals that do like to explore their environments and as soon as domestic pigs get the opportunity for this, they do so. (wur.nl)
  • Handling, transport and humane control of domestic animals. (vet-ebooks.com)
  • However, growing evidence of the complex behavioural repertoires of less charismatic animals, such as reptiles, reveals the necessity to better comply with their. (cabi.org)
  • She completed an MSc in Applied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare at the University of Edinburgh and a BSc in Animal Behaviour at the University of Sheffield. (nhbs.com)
  • Established in 1893, Writtle University College is a leading provider of land-based, animal, environmental, design and sport education. (writtle.ac.uk)
  • Zookeepers feed, provide water for and monitor the health of animals in zoos, aquaria and wildlife parks, clean, fix and maintain animal cages, and inform visitors about animals. (edu.au)
  • While I have always had an interest in animals and their behaviour for some time now the first time I realised I wanted to work in the area of animal behaviour and welfare was when I was abroad. (universitycompare.com)
  • The class is ideal for anyone who is interested in learning more about animals and has no previous educational or work experience requirements. (openeducationonline.com)
  • I also see promoting animal welfare as a mission in my work. (wur.nl)
  • In this project I will coordinate practical matters, manage the web page and also work with the animals. (lu.se)
  • While my main area of interest is working with domestic animals, I am keen to learn about the behaviour and welfare issues of animals in the wild and gain some hands on experience in this area too. (universitycompare.com)
  • It might for instance stimulate industrialized pig farming, which is associated with animal instrumentalization and various welfare issues. (wur.nl)
  • Behaviour therapy request forms to be completed by your veterinarian can be found here. (pet-welfare.com)