Educating Veterinarians on Animal Welfare

 

Educating the Veterinary Professional about Animal Welfare*

 

Jasmijn de Boo and Andrew Knight

 

World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA), London, UK, Animal Consultants International, London, UK

 

Summary:

For many years, animal welfare organisations have taken the lead in bringing about improvements in animal welfare, as well as helping to change attitudes towards animals. Unfortunately, the veterinary profession has often lagged behind in its support for reform. It is vital therefore that veterinary training includes a good grounding in animal welfare education. In 2003, the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) and the University of Bristol launched the ‘Concepts in Animal Welfare Syllabus’ to assist with the teaching of animal welfare in veterinary faculties. The syllabus stimulates focused critical thinking on animal welfare issues.

 

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