This course explains the general principles of chicken behaviour and welfare, and the behavioural and physiological indicators that can be used to assess welfare in chickens kept in hobby flocks through to commercial farms. The focus is primarily on laying hens and meat chickens (broilers) although many of the principles are relevant to other types of poultry. The course is … [Read more...] about Chicken Behaviour and Welfare
Animal Health
Dairy Production and Management
With the world's first MOOOOO-C, you will gain a broad and comprehensive understanding of all aspects of dairy management such as genetics, nutrition, reproduction, animal health, farm economics, and sustainability of dairy production systems. There's something here for everyone whether you are just looking for the basics or have years of experience in the dairy industry. This … [Read more...] about Dairy Production and Management
Equine Welfare and Management
This unique course was developed by veterinarians at the world-renowned University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. The course will address horsemanship from a welfare perspective, within the context of “The Five Freedoms†of animal welfare. We’ll explore equine physiology, behavior and basic needs including housing, nutrition, hygiene and disease … [Read more...] about Equine Welfare and Management
Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management
Learn about the impact of infectious disease on sustainable animal-based food production by understanding the science of growth, immunity, and infection and by learning the problem-solving skills needed to advance animal health and food production through optimal management practices. There is a growing global need in agricultural production for a workforce that is capable of … [Read more...] about Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management
EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?
This course is for anyone interested in learning more about Veterinary Medicine, giving a “taster†of courses covered in the first year of a veterinary degree and an idea of what it is like to study Veterinary Medicine. … [Read more...] about EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?