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HV0207

Animal welfare and behavior

The course contains specialisation within the fields of ethology and animal welfare. The course is built-up of self-study with seminars of scientific literature, where the student leads actively the implementation. The course contains a number of key lectures, applied exercises assessment of animal husbandry forms and a project work in the form of a scientific ethological study. In the course, the general skills debate and argumentation ability through exercises where current animal welfare issues are discussed out are trained several different perspectives. The course contains a project work and study visit.


Compulsory components occur within e g exercises, seminar, project work and study visits.


Information from the course leader

Dear All,

Warmly welcome to Animal Behaviour and Welfare 2023!

We have added a preliminary schedule where you also can find a link to the e-book that is your course book. The book is freely avialiable via the SLU library. We will also use a large number of scientific papers as course literature.

We look forward to meeting you all soon!

Jenny & Else

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Academic year 2022/2023

Animal welfare and behavior (HV0207-20101)

2022-11-01 - 2023-01-15

Syllabus and other information

Litterature list

**Obligatory literature: **

**Not obligatory but highly recommended: **

One book focusing on Animal Behaviour, of your own choice. Here are some suggestions (if you find another book on the corresponding level that is more relevant for you that is ok):

  • Fraser, D. (2008). Understanding animal welfare : The science in its cultural context (UFAW animal welfare series). Oxford ; Ames, Iowa: Wiley-Blackwell.
  • Manning, A., & Dawkins, M. (2012). An introduction to animal behaviour (6th ed.). Cambridge ; New York: Cambridge University Press.
  • Price, E. (2008). Principles and applications of domestic animal behavior: An introductory text. Wallingford: CABI.
  • Broom, D., & Fraser, A. (2015). Domestic animal behaviour and welfare. (Fifth edition / Donald M. Broom and Andrew F. Fraser. ed.). Wallingford: CABI.
  • Martin, P., & Bateson, P. (2007). Measuring behaviour: An introductory guide (3.rd ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge Univ. Press.

If you want to prepare before the course on the basic elements of animal behaviour (and welfare) we suggest that you read Jensen 2009 (at least part 1). This book indicates the level of knowledge that is expected at course start.

  • Jensen, P. (2016). The ethology of domestic animals: An introductory text. Wallingford: CABI Pub.

Course facts

The course is offered as an independent course: Yes The course is offered as a programme course: Animal Science - Master's Programme Agriculture Programme - Animal Science Tuition fee: Tuition fee only for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens: 38060 SEK Cycle: Master’s level (A1N)
Subject: Animal Science Biology Animal science
Course code: HV0207 Application code: SLU-20014 Location: Uppsala Distance course: No Language: English Responsible department: Department of Animal Envrionment and Health Pace: 100%