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• Animal Welfare (OCW Technical University of Madrid)
  The purpose of the European Community Common Agricultural Policy is to abandon subsidies and agricultural grants at several levels in order to try to dissuade the “grant seekers”. In exchange, governmental institutions are supporting financial aid based on ecological and quality concepts, including animal welfare. Proof of this is the growing interest in research into animal welfare (5 of the 8 agricultural research projects under the VI framework project dealt with animal welfare issues) and the significance of journals relating to the topic (e.g. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, impact factor in 2004, 1401). There is a considerable confusion regarding the concept of animal welfare in politics and education, and even in scientific areas. On this course, we offer an introduction to the scientific assessment of animal welfare, including a review of the physiology of stress, an introduction to applied ethology and practical exercises on farms. The course will cover the different disciplines of this subject, from animal physiology to animal behaviour, among others.

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• Avicultural Production (OCW Technical University of Madrid)
  The course helps to understand, through a brief historical reference, the evolution of the aviculture sector and the main aspects which define the current situation. Learn about the current position of the sector (census, production and consumption) and its potential short-term development. Understand the production process both for meat and egg production. Learn about the basic principles in production and the common environmental conditions required by the birds for all phases of the production cycle. Learn about specific requirements in installations, equipment, handling and feeding at each reproductive stage. Learn about and understand the main aspects of chicken production and egg production. Know about the main quality criteria for chicken and eggs and the basic legislation which affects production and marketing.

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Related authors: Antonio Callejo Ramos | Morris Ricardo Villarroel Robinson

Related universities: Technical University of Madrid