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| Code | VET217 |
| Name | Animal Welfare |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 1-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 1 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | FE Field Education Courses C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. BİLGE KAAN TEKELİOĞLU |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SİNAN KANDIR
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to provide students with an understanding of animal welfare concepts and their practical applications, helping them comprehend animal behavior, scientific welfare indicators, stress factors, and environmental and managerial factors affecting welfare. Additionally, students will learn about national and international regulations on animal welfare and their responsibilities as veterinarians.
Course Content
This course covers topics such as the definition, history, ethical and legal aspects of animal welfare, welfare applications in animal husbandry, transportation and slaughterhouse conditions, stress factors, and the relationship between animal behavior and welfare. Additionally, welfare standards for different animal species and their scientific evaluation methods will be discussed.
Course Precondition
N/A
Resources
- Broom and Fraser's Domestic Animal Behaviour and Welfare, 2007 - Animal Welfare, 3rd Edition Michael C Appleby, Anna S Olsson, Francisco Galindo, CABI, 2018 - BSAVA Manual of Practical Veterinary Welfare (2022)
Notes
Relevant literature, lecture notes, presentations and videos related to the subject.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines animal welfare, its history, and significance. |
| LO02 | Explains national and international regulations on animal welfare. |
| LO03 | Analyzes the relationship between animal welfare and animal behavior. |
| LO04 | Describes welfare standards for farm animals. |
| LO05 | Evaluates welfare standards during animal transportation and in slaughterhouses. |
| LO06 | Analyzes the impact of stress factors on animal welfare. |
| LO07 | Explains scientific evaluation methods of animal welfare. |
| LO08 | Discusses the responsibilities of veterinarians regarding animal welfare. |
| LO09 | Evaluates the impact of animal welfare on sustainable livestock production and public health. |
| LO10 | Follows and interprets recent developments in animal welfare. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Distinguishes animal species and breeds based on their structural (morphological), functional (physiological, biochemical) and behavioral characteristics and whether they can be consumed for food purposes. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the sources, physical and chemical properties and preparation of drugs. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Describes the effects and side effects of medications on patients | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the formation mechanisms of animal diseases and their pathological effects on the body. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It makes efficiency evaluations among animal breeds and, when necessary, carries out selection, hybridization and artificial insemination at a level that can carry out breeding work. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Disposes of dead animal material, tissue samples, medical and chemical waste appropriately in accordance with international, national laws and regulations. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It determines the correct approach area for the patient by evaluating the examination, operation etc. practices in the clinic according to the topographic anatomy. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses biochemical parameters in diagnostic processes by evaluating the information obtained with cause-effect relationships. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Writes prescriptions in accordance with diagnosis and treatment protocols for diseases and poisoning in animals. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Implements necessary measures, including biosecurity, to control infectious diseases. | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Performs necropsy to evaluate findings in dead animals, directs tissues to the necessary laboratory according to appropriate storage methods and prepares a report. | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Monitors patients in the post-operative process according to the main treatment methods of surgical diseases in animal species. | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies sedation, anesthesia and pain management methods safely according to animal species. | |
| PLO14 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Correctly applies biosafety principles such as sterilization of clinical and laboratory equipment and clothing. | |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It regulates the care and feeding protocols according to animal species and supervises the consumption of animal foods produced for human consumption or foods containing animal products in their composition. | |
| PLO16 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluates laboratory results of animal diseases and applies correct diagnosis, prognosis and treatment methods based on the data obtained. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | He/she is conscious of performing his/her profession by being aware of his/her powers and responsibilities. | 5 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Examines scientific techniques and methods according to facts related to veterinary services and takes analysis or methodological responsibility for problems. | 4 |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | It uses adequate technology in the hygienic production, manufacturing, processing, consumption and sales of food by conducting health control of animal food products produced for human consumption. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Lists the methods of producing and using scientific knowledge in his/her professional field. | 3 |
| PLO21 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses updated legislation regarding veterinary services when necessary. | 5 |
| PLO22 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Performs an examination appropriate to the case, applying the contribution of imaging methods to diagnosis and radiation safety in accordance with current regulations. | |
| PLO23 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Keeps clinical and patient records using proper and scientific methods. | |
| PLO24 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | By observing the basic principles of medicine, it develops management methods and appropriate management plans for animal production enterprises. | 4 |
| PLO25 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Implement social projects and plans with social awareness, based on professional skills and authority with a computer usage license, advanced computer software. | |
| PLO26 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Works in cooperation with other colleagues by following the world agenda within the framework of professional ethics and deontology rules. | 3 |
| PLO27 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Produces solutions to field-specific problems in line with scientific data/evidence. | 4 |
| PLO28 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | He/she has the ethical values of the veterinary profession and defends these values. | |
| PLO29 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Takes appropriate precautions by clinically recognizing zoonosis and notifiable diseases. | 2 |
| PLO30 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Determines the methods of diagnosis, prevention, treatment and operation of diseases in different animal species. | |
| PLO31 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | In emergency cases, intervenes in all animals and applies first aid methods. | |
| PLO32 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Makes judgments on animal husbandry principles and breeding by assessing the physical condition, welfare and rearing conditions of domestic animals, communicating appropriately with animal owners and colleagues. | 5 |
| PLO33 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Independently interprets articles and presentations published in other scientific fields related to Veterinary Medicine to maintain professional development and skills. | 4 |
| PLO34 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | When necessary, euthanizes animals using appropriate methods and respecting the feelings of animal owners. | |
| PLO35 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | By mastering the concepts of occupational safety in terms of the workplace and the personnel working with it, they have the competence to apply and defend it. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concept of Animal Welfare, History, and Its Importance in Veterinary Medicine | Reviewing fundamental literature on the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Basic Principles of Animal Welfare Applications | Reading articles on animal welfare standards | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | National and International Animal Welfare Regulations | Reviewing regulatory documents | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 4 | Relationship Between Animal Welfare and Animal Behavior | Research on the relationship between animal behavior and welfare | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 5 | Animal husbandry and welfare (principles regarding welfare in egg laying and broiler chicken production) | Reading articles on poultry welfare | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Problem Çözme |
| 6 | Animal breeding and prosperity (Principles on prosperity in cattle breeding and milk dairy production) | Reviewing literature on cattle welfare | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 7 | Welfare of Farm Animals: Small Ruminants | Literature review on small ruminant welfare | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Bireysel Çalışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reviewing previous course topics | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Ödev, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 9 | Welfare of Companion Animals | Literature review on companion animal welfare | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Problem Çözme, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 10 | Animal husbandry and welfare (Principles on prosperity in pig and laboratory animal breeding) | Reading national/international legislations and literature on laboratory animal and pig welfare | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 11 | Welfare in Animal Transportation and Slaughterhouses | Analysis based on legislation and scientific data | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 12 | Animal Welfare Assessment Methods | Reading about scientific evaluation methods | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 13 | Stress Factors and Animal Welfare | Research on stress factors in animals | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 14 | Animal Welfare and Sustainable Livestock Production | Reading articles on sustainable livestock | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Grup Çalışması |
| 15 | Welfare Applications in Zoos | Reviewing zoo regulations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 16 | Term exam | Reviewing previous topics | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Ödev, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 17 | Term exam | Reviewing previous topics | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Ödev, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 50 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,00 | ||
| ECTS | 2 ECTS | ||