Bachelor of Animal Science (Animal Welfare)

Massey University

The Bachelor of Animal Science Animal Welfare will help you understand the science behind how animals experience their environment. Youll also examine what influences that and how that affects their behaviour and performance. Youll gain a relevant, up-to-date, scientifically-based knowledge of animal welfare. So youll be well-placed to make a difference in the lives of animals. A new, unique degree Massey Universitys Bachelor of Animal Science BAnSci is the only degree in New Zealand that focuses entirely on animal science. It is ideal if you are interested in a career that combines your love of science and animals. Learn from the best Massey Universitys animal, agricultural and veterinary science professionals are among the best in the world. They will teach you about the latest developments in animal science. You will obtain a solid base of knowledge in animal welfare. Youll also learn about nutrition and growth as well as animal genetics and breeding. Internationally relevant Massey has a number of internationally recognised animal-based research centres. These include the world-leading Animal Welfare Science and Bioethics Centre AWSBC. The Centre's research focuses on areas including developing fresh frameworks for understanding animal welfare. It evaluates husbandry practices and systems. It also covers pest control and analysing ethical dimensions of welfare problems. The AWSBC was the first animal welfare focused research centre in the world to become an OIE Collaborating Centre with the World Organisation for Animal Health. This recognises the AWSBC as being a group with internationally relevant expertise.

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