The WSAVA has announced that its Animal Wellness and Welfare Committee (AWWC) has launched two new online training modules designed to provide veterinary professionals with a solid grounding in contemporary animal welfare issues.

Developed as a resource for everyday clinical use, they are intended to enable veterinary professionals around the world to expand their role as advocates for animals.

The two one-hour modules are based on materials developed by WSAVA partner, World Animal Protection in its Advanced Concepts in Animal Welfare educational resource.

The first module addresses contemporary animal welfare science and ethics and the understandings and definitions of animal welfare.

The second has a more clinical focus, covering aspects of animal welfare in practice, including behavioral and end of life issues. Both modules are now available for free download at http://tinyurl.com/hfs6s3s.

Dr Shane Ryan, co-chair of the AWWC, said: "We acknowledge the vital support of World Animal Protection and AWWC sponsor WALTHAM, as well as the WSAVA’s Friends of Animal Welfare donors for their generous support of this important work."

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