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Current students and re-enrolment – 2008
ASC225 Animal Welfare (8)
Corequisite: ASC224
Enrolment Restriction: Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Animal Science
The subject,provides an introduction to contemporary animal welfare issues and advances in animal welfare science. This will be studied within a context of the history of domestication of various domestic species. The pivotal importance of health to welfare and related veterinary contributions and obligations will be emphasized. Definitions and assessments of welfare will be discussed as well as Codes of Practice, the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and the role of Animal Care and Ethics Committees utilising current welfare issues. Issues surrounding euthanasia and the humane destruction of animals will also be explored, as will emerging issues and developments in both Australia and overseas.
This information is for currently enrolled students, and students wishing to re-enrol. Please consult the online course brochures for prospective students looking to enrol in 2008.