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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
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AP 835 - Animal Care and Welfare

Credits: 1

This course will describe the veterinarian’s role in protecting the health and welfare of animals. Students will be introduced to the major philosophical positions of animal use. The evolution of animal welfare science will be discussed and students will learn how to assess the welfare of companion, laboratory, zoo and food animals. Common causes of reduced animal welfare and ethical dilemmas will be covered.

Repeat for Credit
N

Typically Offered
Fall

Cross-listed
VAP 835 Animal Care and Welfare





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