Introduction to Animal Welfare
Abstract
This bite size lecture introduces Animal Welfare and the Five Freedoms, and goes on to discuss companion animal welfare in the UK. It encourages thought on welfare considerations, and shows how small changes can make a big difference within practice, and in the UK as a whole.
Learning Outcomes
- Understanding of Animal Welfare history and principles, including the Five Freedoms
- Ability to consider welfare in own practice and to implement changes to improve it.
Author
Katherine Spear BA(Hons) PgDip RVN MBVNA
Notes
For Australian VNs:
The National Industry Advisory Group for Veterinary Nursing has allocated half a CPD point to this continuing education activity (30 mins in total). To make up to 1 point please combine with another bitesize lecture. To gain your NIAG approved Certificate please email directly on CPD completion (info@vetnurseonline.co.uk).
