Production Animal Welfare (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

Purpose of the course
After completing the course, you will be able to evaluate the factors that affect the welfare of most important farm animals. You are able to determine the impact of conditions and the environment on different farm animals according to their production stage and natural needs. You know the basics of animal behavior. You know the laws and regulations governing animal welfare. You know the criteria for assessing well-being.

Competences
Agricultural competence

Learning outcomes
You are able to evaluate the effects of production and conditions on animal welfare and behaviour. You know the essential content of animal welfare laws, regulations and guidelines.

Content

Animal welfare legislation, regulation and guidelines
Conditions for different farm animals
Intrinsic behaviour of different farmed animals

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The learning assignments of the course have been successfully completed, in which case you will be able to evaluate the conditions of different farm animals from the point of view of well-being and behaviour. You are familiar with the laws, regulations and guidelines.

Qualifications

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