Curriculum

8 Topics
Welcome
Introduction to the MOOC Team
Rules of Engagement
How To Use This Course
Course Syllabus
Statement of Ethics
Course Team
Frequently Asked Questions

8 Topics
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?

9 Topics
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

15 Topics
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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Accompanying Materials
Module 4 - The Truth About Dogs and Cats

11 Topics
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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Accompanying Materials
Module 5 - Down on the Farm

7 Topics
Behaviour Based Husbandry
Gaps In Our Knowledge
Using Evidence To Improve Welfare
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Accompanying Material
Post-Course Survey
Module 6 - Lions Tigers and Bears Oh My!

4 Topics
Introduction to Welfare Conundrums
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Emotive Welfare Issues
Additional Learning Resources

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