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MURDOCH-S1-INT-2018-ONGOING

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Learning outcomes

1.
Describe the various philosophical views on the human animal relationship, and identify where your own views lie
2.
Explain the complexity of animal welfare issues involving the disciplines including ethics, science and law
3.
Define how legislation in Australia attempts to protect and ensure the needs of animals are met.
4.
Describe methods to assess animal welfare using behavioural and physiological measures
5.
Describe the typical stress response and indicators of pain
6.
Demonstrate the ability to compare various husbandry systems; identify welfare risks, the impact of stockperson behaviour, and transport and slaughter on livestock welfare.
7.
Recognise and describe normal and abnormal behaviour of domestic animals at various life stages. This includes the ability to: a. describe their methods of communication b. demonstrate an understanding of learning theory c. predict how facilities may affect an animal’s behaviour d. describe relevant environmental enrichments
8.
Exhibit skills on how to communicate effectively with producers, clients, and society about factors affecting an animal’s health and welfare regarding production, companion and wild animals.
9.
Research and present a written review on the recent advances in animal welfare science.
10.
Demonstrate ethical reasoning skills when making decisions about common issues in veterinary practice
11.
After completion of the unit practical activities students should be able to: Competently conduct a clinical examination of individual (birds and fish and perform basic diagnostic tests.
12.
After completion of the unit practical activities students should be able to: Describe species-specific behaviour and provide advice on facility design and environmental enrichment
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After completion of the unit practical activities students should be able to: Exhibit effective communication on ways to resolve common veterinary ethical dilemmas

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Additional information

Unit content:This unit lays the foundations for the transition of student to a veterinary professional, confident in the knowledge of animal health, behaviour and welfare of all domesticated species and skilled in communication and critical thought. Students examine the multiple ways that society utilises and cares for a range of animal species. Students analyse common ethical theories used to justify the societal use of animals, compare the various methods utilised to assess an animal’s welfare and explore how regulations and legislation provide protection for some species. Students learn to describe common normal and abnormal behaviour of the domesticated species, identify stress behaviour and ways to assess the environment in which animals are confined.