The course aims at equipping students with knowledge and skills on animal welfare issues and how they impact the production and productivity of livestock. The course has two parts, Animal welfare, and Jurisprudence. Students will be equipped with an introduction to the principles of animal ethics, behavior, and welfare. The course is further designed to provide students with an understanding of legal and moral issues, which form the basis for a professional code of ethics. All veterinarians/ Para-veterinarians are expected to adhere to a progressive code of conduct as outlined in this course. The course further emphasizes the importance of animal welfare on livestock productivity and environmental management and control to foster appropriate animal welfare. They will further be able to apply animal welfare principles for improved livestock production. Topics include Animal welfare needs, Animal welfare provisions, Animal welfare conditions, Essentials of animal welfare, Intensive management and animal welfare, Animal welfare and health, Proper animal handling procedures, Animal movements and carrying equipment, Effects of animal handling on the quality of animal products and veterinary code of conduct and their legal implications.
- Teacher: Muonaouza Redson