Implications of the Foresight Report for Animal-Welfare Education and Research: What Are Veterinary Colleges Teaching Today about Animal Welfare?

摘要

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.