A complete and total update on animal welfare with the most complete and effective online training program on the market”

The Postgraduate diploma in Animal Welfare in Poultry, Beef Cattle and Pig Farming is a new and up-to-date program that arises from the growing demand among veterinary professionals for specialized knowledge in animal welfare to minimize animal suffering, since, nowadays, consumers demand not only healthier and safer food, but also food obtained through practices that ensure animal protection and welfare. 

It addresses the concept of Animal Welfare, its evolution and applied ethology, one of the main welfare problems in all animal facilities. 

It also covers animal ethics or bioethics as a differentiating element with respect to other similar training courses. Since this topic is usually included in philosophy programs, it is usually addressed very superficially in health sciences. This highly relevant ethical aspect will be extensively discussed in depth throughout this Postgraduate diploma in Animal Welfare in Poultry, Beef Cattle and Pig Farming.

The program will help veterinary professionals acquire specialized and updated training in the field of animal welfare, which is increasingly demanded by society, as conflicts between animal advocates and those in food production are the order of the day.

Join the elite, with this highly effective program and open new paths to help you advance in your professional progress"

This Postgraduate diploma in Animal Welfare in Poultry, Beef Cattle and Pig Farming contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The latest technology in online teaching software
• A highly visual teaching system, supported by graphic and schematic contents that are easy to assimilate and understand
• Practical cases presented by practising experts
• State-of-the-art interactive video systems
• Teaching supported by telepractice 
• Continuous updating and recycling systems
• Autonomous learning: full compatibility with other occupations
• Practical exercises for self-evaluation and learning verification
• Support groups and educational synergies: questions to the expert, debate and knowledge forums
• Communication with the teacher and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
• Supplementary documentation databases are permanently available, even after finishing the course

A complete program that will allow you to acquire the most advanced knowledge in all the areas of intervention of a specialized veterinarian"

Our teaching staff is made up of professionals from different fields related to this specialty. That way we are sure to offer the training update we intend to provide. A multidisciplinary team of professionals trained and experienced in different environments, who will develop the theoretical knowledge in an efficient way, but, above all, will put at your service the practical knowledge derived from their own experience: one of the differential qualities of this training.

The efficiency of the methodological design of this Professional Master's Degree, enhances the student's understanding of the subject. Developed by a multidisciplinary team of e-learning experts, it integrates the latest advances in educational technology. This way, you will be able to study with a range of comfortable and versatile multimedia tools that will give you the operability you need in your training. 

The design of this program is based on Problem-Based Learning: an approach that conceives learning as a highly practical process. To achieve this remotely, we will use telepractice learning: with the help of an innovative interactive video system, and learning from an expert, you will be able to acquire the knowledge as if you were actually dealing with the scenario you are learning about. A concept that will allow you to integrate and fix learning in a more realistic and permanent way.

With a methodological design based on proven teaching techniques, this innovative program will take you through different teaching approaches to allow you to learn in a dynamic and effective way"

With the experience of working professionals and the analysis of real success stories, in a high-impact training approach"

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. Livestock Establishments. Welfare in Swine, Beef Cattle and Poultry 

4.1. Welfare in Swine Establishments: Facilities and Equipment

4.1.1. Accommodation
4.1.2. Environmental Needs
4.1.3. Management

4.2. Breeding Swine Welfare

4.2.1. Breeding Sow Welfare
4.2.2. Boar Welfare

4.3. Welfare in Swine Breeding

4.3.1. Nursing
4.3.2. Transition

4.4. Welfare in Fattening Pigs

4.4.1. Accommodation and Facilities
4.4.2. Management

4.5. Welfare in Beef Cattle Establishments: Facilities and Equipment

4.5.1. Accommodation
4.5.2. Environmental Needs
4.5.3. Management

4.6. Dairy Cow Welfare

4.6.1. Cow Comfort

4.7. Calf Welfare

4.7.1. Accommodation and Facilities
4.7.2. Management

4.8. Welfare in Poultry Establishments: Facilities and Equipment

4.8.1. Accommodation
4.8.2. Environmental Needs
4.8.3. Management

4.9. Laying Hen Welfare

4.9.1. Alternative Egg Production Systems

4.10. Welfare in Broiler Fattening

4.10.1. Accommodation and Facilities
4.10.2. Management

This program will allow you to advance in your career comfortably"