Animal welfare has been described as a complex, multi-faceted public policy issue which includes important scientific, ethical, and other dimensions. Improving our understanding of animal welfare, involves the fascinating study of animal behaviour as well as the challenge of accessing the emotions of animals.
Animal Behaviour and Welfare
Animal Behaviour and Welfare
Instructors: Hayley Walters
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JJ
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2020
Me ha encantado la forma en la que fueron desenvolviendo cada uno de los temas en las semana, he aprendido demasiado , y esto ayuda en mi crecimiento como profesional y como persona en si
AS
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2020
This course was very informative and interesting! I enjoyed the lectures as well as the instructors and also loved that it focused on many different kinds animal welfare issues. Definitely recommend!
KM
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2025
It was a very interesting course. I am taking it from the United States and I did have some problem in understanding the presenters. Occasionally I would follow along in the transcripts.
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