Research Unit

Ethology and Animal Welfare Research Group

Acronym
EDW
Duration
01 October 2011 → Ongoing
Group leader
Other information
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Behavioural biology
    • Biology of behaviour
  • Agricultural and food sciences
    • Agricultural animal welfare
    • Veterinary ethics and ethology
Description
The Ethology and Animal Welfare Research Group contributes, through fundamental and applied research, to the knowledge of behaviour of animals and the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of welfare problems in animals managed by humans. Such animals include companion animals, farm animals, horses, laboratory animals and zoo animals.