ANIMAL WELFARE IN RUMINANT LIVESTOCK FARMS

Code: 2023KBG30901 Edition : 1

Municipality : JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA Province: CADIZ

Center: IFAPA Rancho de la Merced Center

Start date: 05/22/2023 End date: 05/25/2023 Hours : 20

Application deadline: Until 05/07/2023

Contents

• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and behavior. Stress: physiology, control and reduction.
• Animal welfare in legislation. Society's point of view on animal welfare. Specific legislation on the welfare of ruminant farms.
• Structure and equipment of farms. Animal management. Treatments and surgical practices.
• Health plans, disease prevention, controls and records. Wellbeing as an economic factor. Repercussions of animal welfare on the profitability of farms and the quality of meat and milk.
• Protection of animals during transport and slaughter.