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Integrating animal welfare into veterinary education: using an online, interactive course
Janice M Siegford1, Theresa M Bernardo, Robert P Malinowski
1Animal Behavior and Welfare Group, Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USA. siegford@msu.edu
Journal of Veterinary Medical Education
|January 20, 2006
Summary
Veterinary colleges need to integrate animal welfare education. Michigan State University developed an online, interactive graduate course to provide consistent, global instruction using expert collaboration and technology.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Education
- Animal Welfare Science
Background:
- Growing public concern for animal welfare necessitates improved veterinary training.
- Existing veterinary curricula lack comprehensive animal welfare instruction.
- A need exists for efficient, cost-effective, and globally consistent animal welfare education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the gap in veterinary education regarding animal welfare.
- To develop a model for collaborative, technology-driven animal welfare instruction.
- To provide veterinarians worldwide with high-quality, accessible animal welfare assessment training.
Main Methods:
- Development of a graduate-level, online interactive course in animal welfare assessment.
- Multidisciplinary approach incorporating ethics, economics, and behavior.
- Leveraging web-collaboration software and diverse media for interactive learning.
Main Results:
- The course utilizes global expertise, overcoming geographical and resource limitations.
- Innovative technology facilitates interactive learning and active student participation.
- The program offers a holistic and congruous education in animal welfare.
Conclusions:
- The online course provides a scalable solution for global veterinary animal welfare education.
- This model promotes educational equity by leveraging international expertise.
- Michigan State University's initiative bridges a critical gap in veterinary curricula worldwide.
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