Welcome

Introduction to the MOOC Team

Rules of Engagement

How To Use This Course

Course Syllabus

Statement of Ethics

Course Team

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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Accompanying Material

Module 2 - What Is Animal Welfare and Why Does It Matter?

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

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Module 3 - What We Can Measure We Can Manage

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

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Module 4 - The Truth About Dogs and Cats

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

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Module 5 - Down on the Farm

Behaviour Based Husbandry

Gaps In Our Knowledge

Using Evidence To Improve Welfare

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Post-Course Survey

Module 6 - Lions Tigers and Bears Oh My!

Introduction to Welfare Conundrums

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Emotive Welfare Issues

Additional Learning Resources