Implications of the foresight report for animal-welfare education and research: what are veterinary colleges teaching today about animal welfare?
This article provides a brief overview of the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges' Foresight Project final report, Envisioning the Future of Veterinary Medical Education. Points of concern and recommendations specifically regarding animal-welfare education that surfaced in the final report are discussed. Also included is a summary of how six veterinary colleges are presently addressing animal welfare in their education and research programs.
Krehbiel
Janver D
JD
College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, Mason, MI 48854, USA. krehbie1@msu.edu
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