ANP6124:Animal Ethology and Welfare

Welcome to this module " Animal Ethology and Welfare", the course considers the protection and welfare of animals, especially scientific research in this area.

The emphasis will be farm and pet animals, although much of the information will be relevant also to other categories of animals and to a wide range of different contexts e.g. housing, management, transport, competition, exhibition, slaughter, etc. Basic information on the legislation for the protection of animals and the ethical views regarding animals will be provided.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Understand the main areas of animal behavior and its implication towards animal welfare and protection matters,
2. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of relevant techniques applicable to their research in animal ethology and the legal provisions, in relation to animal welfare and protection
3. Demonstrate an understanding of how established techniques of research and inquiry are used in the domain of animal welfare and handling ethics
4. Use a significant range of the principle skills, techniques, practices and/or materials, including some at the forefront of developments, associated with animal ethology
5. Apply a range of standard and specialized research or equivalent techniques of enquiry
6. Plan and carry out a significant project of research, investigation or development, with application to animal ethology, animal health management and welfare
7. Deal with complex issues and make informed judgments in the absence of complete data, to describe important concepts, including animal protection and ethics, as well as animal health management
8. Analyze, evaluate and synthesize issues, which are at the forefront of knowledge in animal welfare and handling, for domestic and pet species, including captive animals
9. Demonstrate original responses to problems and issues related to animal welfare matters
10. Demonstrate the skills of life-long learning in animal welfare and related disciplines. 

Facilitators:

Dr Emmanuel Irimaso

Dr Jean Pierre Mpatswenumugabo MUganga

Dr Robert Kibuuka