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Introduction to the Program
Una completa y total actualización en Bienestar Animal con el programa más completo y eficaz del mercado docente online”
La Postgraduate diploma en Animal Welfare in Small Ruminants (Sheep and Goats) es un programa novedoso y actualizado que surge ante la demanda creciente, por parte de la sociedad de profesionales veterinarios, de una capacitación especializada en bienestar animal para minimizar al máximo el sufrimiento de los animales, ya que, actualmente, el consumidor exige no sólo alimentos más sanos y seguros, sino que sean obtenidos mediante prácticas que aseguren la protección y el bienestar del animal.
Aborda el concepto de bienestar animal y su evolución y la etología aplicada, uno de los principales problemas de bienestar en todos los establecimientos de animales.
Asimismo, desarrolla la ética animal o bioética como elemento diferenciador con respecto al resto de capacitaciones similares. Este ámbito se suele incluir en los programas de filosofía, pero en los relacionados con ciencias de la salud se suele tratar muy por encima. La Postgraduate diploma en Animal Welfare in Small Ruminants (Sheep and Goats) desarrolla amplia y profundamente este aspecto tan relevante en la actualidad.
La Postgraduate diploma en Animal Welfare in Small Ruminants (Sheep and Goats) le servirá al profesional veterinario para adquirir una capacitación especializada y actualizada en el campo del bienestar animal, capacitación cada vez más demandada por la sociedad, donde los conflictos entre los defensores de los animales y los de la producción de alimentos están en constante actualidad.
Incorpórate a la élite, con esta capacitación de alta eficacia y abre nuevos caminos a tu progreso profesional”
Este Postgraduate diploma en Animal Welfare in Small Ruminants (Sheep and Goats) contiene el programa científico más completo y actualizado del mercado. Las características más destacadas son:
- Última tecnología en software de enseñanza online
- Sistema docente intensamente visual, apoyado en contenidos gráficos y esquemáticos de fácil asimilación y comprensión
- Desarrollo de casos prácticos puestos por expertos en activo
- Sistemas de vídeo interactivo de última generación
- Enseñanza apoyada en la telepráctica
- Sistemas de actualización y reciclaje permanente
- Aprendizaje autoregulable: compatibilidad total con otras ocupaciones
- Ejercicios prácticos de autoevaluación y constatación de aprendizaje
- Grupos de apoyo y sinergias educativas: preguntas al experto, foros de discusión y conocimiento
- Comunicación con el docente y trabajos de reflexión individual
- Disponibilidad de los contenidos desde cualquier dispositivo fijo o portátil con conexión a internet
- Bancos de documentación complementaria disponible permanentemente, incluso después de finalizar la formación
Un completísimo programa que te permitirá adquirir los conocimientos más avanzados en todas las áreas de intervención del veterinario especializado”
Nuestro personal docente está integrado por profesionales de diferentes ámbitos relacionados con esta especialidad. De esta manera nos aseguramos ofrecerte el objetivo de actualización educativa que pretendemos. Un cuadro multidisciplinar de profesionales formados y experimentados en diferentes entornos, que desarrollarán los conocimientos teóricos, de manera eficiente, pero, sobre todo, pondrán a tu servicio los conocimientos prácticos derivados de su propia experiencia: una de las cualidades diferenciales de esta capacitación.
Este dominio de la materia se complementa con la eficacia del diseño metodológico. Elaborado por un equipo multidisciplinario de expertos en e-learning integra los últimos avances en tecnología educativa. De esta manera, podrás estudiar con un elenco de herramientas multimedia cómodas y versátiles que te darán la operatividad que necesitas en tu capacitación.
El diseño de este programa está basado en el Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas: un planteamiento que concibe el aprendizaje como un proceso eminentemente práctico. Para conseguirlo de forma remota, usaremos la telepráctica: con la ayuda de un novedoso sistema de vídeo interactivo, y el learning from an expert podrás adquirir los conocimientos como si estuvieses enfrentándote al supuesto que estás aprendiendo en ese momento. Un concepto que te permitirá integrar y fijar el aprendizaje de una manera más realista y permanente.
Con un diseño metodológico que se apoya en técnicas de enseñanza contrastadas por su eficacia, este novedoso programa te llevará a través de diferentes abordajes para permitir aprender de forma dinámica y eficaz”
Nuestro innovador concepto de telepráctica te dará la oportunidad de aprender mediante una experiencia inmersiva, que te proporcionará una integración más rápida y una visión mucho más realista de los contenidos: "learning from an expert"
Syllabus
The contents have been developed by different experts, with a clear purpose: to ensure that our students acquire each and every one of the skills necessary to become true experts in this field.
A complete and well-structured program that will take you to the highest standards of quality and success.
A comprehensive teaching program, structured in well-developed teaching units, oriented towards learning that is compatible with your personal and professional life"
Module 1. Animal Welfare. Concepts and Evolution
1.1. Evolution of the Concept of Animal Welfare, from Antiquity to Present Day
1.1.1. Animal Welfare in Antiquity
1.1.2. Introduction to the Concept of Welfare
1.1.3. Animal Welfare Today
1.2. Vision of the Concept of Animal Welfare from Different Cultures
1.2.1. Buddhism
1.2.2. Catholicism
1.2.3. Islam
1.2.4. Judaism
1.2.5. Orthodox Church
1.2.6. Protestantism
1.3. Concept of Animal Welfare, Approaches to Understanding It
1.3.1. Definitions of Animal Welfare
1.3.2. Emotion-Based Approach
1.3.3. Function-Based Approach
1.3.4. Ethology-Based Approach
1.4. Physiological Responses to Stress
1.4.1. Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal-Glands Axis
1.5. Acute and Chronic Stress Response
1.5.1. Physiological Responses to Chronic Stress
1.5.2. Physiological Responses to Acute Stress
1.6. Concepts of “Eustress” and “Distress”
1.6.1. Eustress: Optimal Stress
1.6.2. Distress: Negative Stress
1.7. The Role of Stress Response in Welfare
1.8. Freedoms and Needs
1.8.1. Concept of Freedoms
1.8.2. The Role of Freedoms in Animal Welfare
1.8.3. Concept of Needs
1.9. Animal Welfare Assessment Systems
1.9.1. Direct Indicators
1.9.2. Indirect Indicators
1.10. Developing Animal Welfare Assessment Protocols
1.10.1. TGI 35 L
1.10.2. WelfareQuality ®
1.10.3. AWIN (Animal Welfare Indicators)
Module 2. Applied Animal Ethology
2.1. Applied Animal Ethology and Its Relation to Animal Welfare
2.1.1. General Information on Ethology
2.1.2. Origin of Applied Ethology
2.1.3. Fields of Applied Ethology
2.2. Organization of Behavior
2.2.1. Learning
2.2.2. Motivation
2.3. The Effect of Domestication on Animal Behavior
2.3.1. Definition of Domestication
2.3.2. The Environment in Domestication
2.3.3. Domestication and Animal Behavior
2.4. Individual Animal Behavior
2.4.1. Feeding
2.4.2. Body Care
2.4.3. Exploration
2.4.4. Reaction Behavior
2.4.5. Rest and Sleep
2.5. Social and Reproductive Behavior
2.5.1. General Social Behavior
2.5.2. Association
2.5.3. Social Interactions
2.5.4. Reproductive Capacity
2.6. Infant and Parental Behavior
2.6.1. Fetal Behavior and Childbirth
2.6.2. Maternal Behavior
2.6.3. Neonatal and Juvenile Behavior
2.6.4. Play, Practice and Exercise
2.7. Applied Ethology in Swine and Poultry
2.7.1. Origin and Domestication of Swine
2.7.2. Swine Signals and Communication
2.7.3. Biological Rhythms in Swine: Diet, Rest, Reproduction
2.7.4. Origin and Domestication of Birds
2.7.5. Signals and Communication in Birds
2.7.6. Biological Rhythms in Birds: Diet, Rest, Reproduction
2.8. Applied Ethology in Cattle, Sheep and Goats
2.8.1. Origin and Domestication of Beef Cattle
2.8.2. Signals and Communication in Cattle
2.8.3. Biological Rhythms in Cattle: Diet, Rest, Reproduction
2.8.4. Origin and Domestication of Sheep and Goats
2.8.5. Signals and Communication in Sheep and Goats
2.8.6. Biological Rhythms in Sheep and Goats: Diet, Rest, Reproduction
2.9. Applied Ethology in Dogs and Cats
2.9.1. Origin and Domestication of Dogs
2.9.2. Signals and Communication in Dogs
2.9.3. Biological Rhythms in Dogs: Diet, Rest, Reproduction
2.9.4. Origin and Domestication of Cats
2.9.5. Signals and Communication in Cats
2.9.6. Biological Rhythms in Cats: Diet, Rest, Reproduction
2.10. Environmental Enrichment
2.10.1. Concept of Environmental Enrichment
2.10.2. Functions of Environmental Enrichment
2.10.3. Types of Environmental Enrichment
Module 3. National and International Animal Protection Legislation
3.1. European Union Treaties
3.1.1. Prior to the Treaty of Lisbon
3.1.2. The Treaty of Lisbon
3.2. The European Parliament, Its Role in Animal Protection
3.2.1. The European Parliament, First Stage prior to 1986
3.2.2. Second Stage of Animal Welfare in the European Parliament
3.2.3. The European Parliament and Animal Welfare Today
3.3. The European Council: Origin of Legislation in the European Union
3.3.1. The European Council
3.3.2. The Role of the European Council on Animal Welfare
3.4. Legislation on Animal Protection on Livestock Farms
3.4.1. Animal Protection for All Livestock Farms
3.4.2. Animal Protection for Laying Hens
3.4.3. Animal Protection for Calves
3.4.4. Animal Protection for Swine
3.4.5. Animal Protection for Broilers
3.4.6. Protection of Other Agricultural Species
3.5. Legislation on Animal Protection during Transportation
3.5.1. Legislation on Animal Protection during Transportation
3.5.2. Council Regulation (EC) 1/2005, 22 December 2004 on the Protection of Animals during Transportation and Related Operations
3.6. Legislation on Animal Protection on Livestock Farms
3.6.1. Legislation on Animal Protection during Slaughter
3.6.2. Council Regulation (EC) 1099/2009, 24 September 2009, on the Protection of Animals during Slaughter
3.7. Legislation on the Protection of Experimental Animals
3.7.1. European Parliament and Council 2010/63/EU Directive, 22 September 2010, on the Protection of Animals used for Scientific Purposes
3.7.2. Royal Decree 53/2013, February 1, Establishing the Basic Rules Applicable for the Protection of Animals used for Experimental and Other Scientific Purposes, including Teaching
3.7.3. Royal Decree 1386/2018, November 19, Amending Royal Decree 53/2013, February 1, Establishing the Basic Rules Applicable for the Protection of Animals used in Experimentation and Other Scientific Purposes, including Teaching
3.8. Legislation on the Protection of Animals used for Other Purposes
3.9. The Role of International Agencies in Animal Welfare
3.9.1. The Role of the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD)
3.9.2. The Role of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
3.9.3. The Role of the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH)
3.10. Animal Protection in Countries outside the European Union: North America, South America, Africa, Asia and Oceania
3.10.1. Animal Protection Regulations in the Americas
3.10.2. Animal Protection Regulations in Africa
3.10.3. Animal Protection Regulations in Asia
3.10.4. Animal Protection Regulations in Oceania
Module 4. Welfare in Other Species of Interest
4.1. Welfare in Dairy Sheep and Goats
4.1.1. Accommodation
4.1.2. Environmental Needs
4.1.3. Management
4.2. Sheep Feedlot Welfare
4.2.1. Accommodation
4.2.2. Environmental Needs
4.2.3. Management
4.3. Welfare in Equine Livestock
4.3.1. Accommodation
4.3.2. Environmental Needs
4.3.3. Management
4.4. Welfare in Rabbit Farms
4.4.1. Accommodation
4.4.2. Environmental Needs
4.4.3. Management
4.5. Welfare in Alternative Poultry Production
4.5.1. Accommodation
4.5.2. Environmental Needs
4.5.3. Management
4.6. Welfare of Game Species
4.6.1. Accommodation
4.6.2. Environmental Needs
4.6.3. Management
4.7. Camelid Welfare (Llamas, Alpacas, Vicunas and Guanacos)
4.7.1. Accommodation
4.7.2. Environmental Needs
4.7.3. Management
4.8. Welfare in Companion Animals: Dogs and Cats
4.8.1. Accommodation
4.8.2. Responsible Animal Ownership
4.8.3. Welfare Problems
4.9. Welfare in Other Companion Animals
4.9.1. Accommodation
4.9.2. Responsible Animal Ownership
4.9.3. Welfare Problems
4.10. Welfare in Beekeeping
4.10.1. The Importance of Bees as a Super Organism
4.10.2. The Environment
4.10.3. Feeding and Management
This program will allow you to advance in your career comfortably"
Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Welfare in Small Ruminants (Sheep and Goats)
In the field of animal husbandry and production, the welfare of small ruminants, such as sheep and goats, is an increasingly important concern. TECH Global University is pleased to present its Postgraduate Diploma program in Small Ruminant Animal Welfare, designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the proper care of these species. Our online classes offer you the flexibility to study from anywhere and at any time. With just an Internet connection, you can access a quality academic program taught by experts in the field of animal welfare. At our veterinary school, we understand the importance of convenience and accessibility in your learning process. This specialized program focuses on providing you with the knowledge necessary to assess and improve the welfare of sheep and goats at all stages of their lives. You will learn about proper management requirements, balanced nutrition, disease control and prevention of stressful conditions. In addition, you will explore techniques and practices to promote the natural and satisfactory behavior of these animals, thus contributing to their health and quality of life.
Learn how to care for and protect cattle and goats in a responsible way.
In our institution we have a highly qualified teaching team with extensive experience in the field of animal welfare in small ruminants. They will guide you in your learning process, providing you with the knowledge and practical tools necessary to become a responsible and committed advanced professional in the care of these species. Upon completion of our graduate program, you will be prepared to make a difference in animal husbandry and production, ensuring the welfare and health of sheep and goats. You will be able to apply your knowledge on farms, livestock farms and conservation projects, thus contributing to sustainable and responsible development in the sector. Enroll now and become a professional trained to protect and care for these valuable species.