The Animal Welfare Professionals Devoted to Livestock Production Systems and Animal Experimentation

A.Y. 2022/2023
3
Max ECTS
32
Overall hours
SSD
VET/08
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
The course aims to present the main roles of the professionals who work in areas where the application of rules for the protection of animal welfare is relevant, with particular reference to animal husbandry and animal research.
Expected learning outcomes
Sudents will acquire knowledge about the application of professional expertise in the field of animal welfare, with reference to the main areas of interest for graduates in ABA and SPA.
Single course

This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.

Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Themed seminars, proposed from among the following subjects:
-professional figures in the field of animal transport.
-professional figures in the field of breeding and boarding for companion animals
-professional figures in the field of animal experimentation.
-the protection of fish species
-the role of the competent authority
- the role of animal rangers
-the welfare of fur animals
-the in situ and ex situ protection of exotic and wild species
-the drawing up of technical reports
-the fundamentals of animal ethics, useful for professional figures engaged in protecting animal welfare.
Additional topics can be assessed by the teacher during the course.
Prerequisites for admission
Prerequisites are not required.
Teaching methods
Themed Seminars.
Teaching Resources
Educational material provided by the teacher is available on the Ariel website related to the course.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam will take place in oral form and be conducted in presence, if permitted, otherwise using the Microsoft Teams platform while maintaining the oral form.

Assessment methods and criteria
-open-ended questions, related to the topics of the course, aimed at assessing the understanding of the activities
-discussion of a short essay ordered by the teacher during the course, related to one of the topics discussed
VET/08 - VETERINARY CLINICAL MEDICINE - University credits: 3
Practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 16 hours
Professor: Fossati Paola