| Module name | Animal Welfare and Veterinary Public Health |
| Module level, if applicable | Bachelor of Veterinary Science |
| Code, if applicable | 218O1122 |
| Semester(s) in which the module is taught | Semester IV (K2018) Semester III (K2023) |
| Person responsible for the module | drh. Rian Hari Suharto, M.Sc. |
| Lecturers | 1. drh. Rian Hari Suharto, M.Sc. 2. drh. Baso Yusuf, M.Sc. 3. drh. Anak Agung P.J. Wahyuda, M.Si. 4. drh. Rasdiyanah, M.Si. 5. drh. Zainal Abidin Kholilullah, M.Kes. 6. drh. Elphan Augusta, M.Sc. |
| Language | Indonesian language |
| Relation to curriculum | Course description: This course explores multifaceted aspects of animal welfare and veterinary public health, covering human-animal interactions, animal ethics, animal welfare assessment, implementation strategies across various settings, legal frameworks, and public communications of animal welfare, as well as topics involving both human and animal health, such as veterinary public health regulations, the one health approach, environmental considerations, occupational health and safety, biohazard management, implications of antimicrobial resistance, and the role of veterinary medicine in sustainable development goals. Relation to curriculum: This course integrates ethical and legal treatments to animals, as well as public health considerations into veterinary practice, preparing students to address societal and environmental challenges while promoting animal welfare and safeguarding public health throughout their veterinary education and careers. |
| Type of teaching and contact hours | Face-to-face class activities (2×50 minutes per week) – Lectures – Case-based learning – Problem-based learning – Project-based learning |
| Workload | Students are required to complete a minimum of 90.67 hours in one semester, which consist of: 1. Face-to-face class activities (26.67 hours) 2. Structured assignments (32 hours) 3. Independent study (32 hours) |
| Credit points | 2 credit points (equivalent to 3.02 ECTS) |
| Requirements according to the examination regulations | Students must attend a minimum of 80% of classes and submit all assignments before the final exam. |
| Recommended prerequisites | Introduction and Appreciation of Veterinary Profession |
| Module objectives or intended learning outcomes | After completing this course, students should be able to (1) explain animal welfare concepts, including the five freedoms of animal welfare and the 3R (replacement, reduction, and refinement) principles, and effectively communicate them to various stakeholders; (2) identify various animal welfare problems in terrestrial and aquatic animals; (3) assess animal welfare status in various settings, such as on farms, veterinary hospitals or clinics, and zoos; and (4) explain the concepts of veterinary public health, biosecurity, and one health, and effectively communicate them to the public. |
| Contents | 1. Human–animal interactions related to animal welfare and public health 2. Animal ethics 3. Animal welfare assessment 4. Implementation of animal welfare in veterinary practice and research 5. Implementation of animal welfare in animal population and captivity 6. Implementation of animal welfare in animal transport and slaughter 7. Animal welfare law, recent issues on animal welfare, and public communication about animal welfare 8. Veterinary public health regulation and application in Indonesia 9. One health and one welfare approaches 10. Environmental health, ecohealth, climate change, and management of pollution and waste generated by veterinary practices and industries involving animals 11. Occupational health and safety in veterinary practices and in industries involving animals 12. Biohazard, biosafety, and biosecurity in veterinary practice, veterinary laboratories, and industries involving animals 13. Impact of antimicrobial resistance and policies regarding the use of antibiotics in animals 14. Multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary approaches and the role of veterinary medicine in achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs) |
| Forms of assessment | 1. Case-based, problem-based, and/or project-based assignments 2. Theory examination |
| Study and examination requirements and forms of examination | Study and examination requirements: 1. Students must arrive 10 minutes before the class starts and 15 minutes before the examination starts. 2. Students must switch off all electronic devices during the offline classes. 3. Students must switch on the video camera during the online classes. 4. Students must inform the lecturer if they will not attend class due to sickness or other reasons. 5. Students must submit all class assignments before the deadline. 6. Students must attend the exam to receive a final grade. |
| Media employed | Videos and slide presentations |
| Reading list | 1. Broom, D.M., 1991. Animal welfare: concepts and measurement. Journal of animal science, 69(10), pp.4167-4175. 2/ Fraser, D., 2008. Understanding animal welfare. Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica, 50(1), p.S1. 3. Dawkins, M., 2012. Animal suffering: the science of animal welfare. Springer Science & Business Media. 4. Grandin, T. ed., 2015. Improving animal welfare: a practical approach. Cabi 5. Nandi, S., De, U.K. 2010. Veterinary Public Health: At A Glance. India: IBDC Publisher 6. Lasky, T. 2007. Epidemiologic Principles and Food Safety. Oxford University Press, Inc |