AR-News: First International Online Course in Animal Welfare

[Andrew Knight]

First International Online Course in Animal Welfare

There is very little understanding of the science of Animal Welfare in the 
world today. Many people still confuse it with the philosophy of animal 
rights. Although ethics and animal welfare science are interlinked, the 
animal rights movement advocates the abolishment of exploitation of 
animals, whereas the concepts of animal welfare can be applied to 
situations in which we currently keep animals in captivity. Knowledge about 
animal behaviour and welfare can be used to improve their lives.

Animal welfare is an issue that is being taken increasingly seriously by 
consumers, producers and governments. For example, the European Unionhas 
several directives focusing specifically on the welfare of animals and in 
some cases, these directives may even prevent the import of products into 
the European Union if they do not comply with animal welfare requirements. 
Consumers too are becoming more aware of the treatment of animals and are 
taking decisions based on the way companies treat their animals. Thus, 
improving the production and testing conditions of animals is a must for a 
modern business aiming a marketwhere consumers' ethical concerns are 
continually rising.

However, there are very few experts in animal welfare around the world, and 
education in this issue is still not readily available. Furthermore, the 
majority of veterinarians complete their degree courses unaware of animal 
welfare, and the very few who have developed a professional interest in the 
issue do so from personal curiosity, very often lacking essential concepts 
necessary for a full understanding of animal welfare science.

These are some of the reasons why Cambridge e-Learning Institute, in 
partnership with experts from Universities around the world, has set up the 
first International Online Course in Animal Welfare.

This course is suitable for professionals working with animals at every 
level, from food industry, to medical research, zoos, animal shelters and 
animal protection charities, from vets to laboratory technicians, 
researchers, biologists, educators and activists. This course is also of 
crucial importance to decision makers and government officials as it 
tackles legislation and ethical issues often encountered in routine
activities.

The duration of the course is 20 weeks, the starting date of the 
forthcoming course is 1 March 2004 and registration is possible until 28 
February 2004. A CEI certificate is awarded at the end after successful 
participation, including a final assignment.

We areinviting you to visit our websiteto learn more about this 
importantcourse:

http://www.cambridge-elearning.com/animwelf.htm

With our best regards,

Dr Anabela Pinto
CEI Executive Director
Cambridge e-Learning Institute
Livetag Limited
Wild Barn
1A Brookside
Orwell SG8 5TQ
UK
Phone: +44 - 1223 208 333
Fax:+44 - 1223 208 833
www.cambridge-elearning.com





Jasmijn de Boo, MSc
Project assistant EURCA
Department of Animals and Society, NCA
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Utrecht University
Yalelaan 17
3584 CL Utrecht, The Netherlands
Tel. nr. +31 30 253 16 29
Fax. nr. +31 30 253 9227
Email J.deBoo at vet.uu.nl
Website http://www.eurca.org/ 

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