ANIMAL WELFARE: PAPER 2



MEMBERSHIP EXAMINATION

JUNE/JULY 2006

ANIMAL WELFARE

PAPER 1

Perusal time: 15 minutes

Time allowed: TWO (2) Hours after perusal

Answer FOUR (4) from the six questions ONLY.

All questions are of equal value

Subsections of Questions are of equal value unless stated otherwise

PAPER ONE –ANIMAL WELFARE 2006

Answer FOUR (4) from the six questions ONLY.

1. Discuss the development of public, political and scientific interest in animal welfare over the last 50 years, citing some of the key individuals who have contributed to the international literature and some of the key factors which have influenced policy and legislative thinking.

2. Answer ONE (1) of the following - (a) OR (b):

a. Discuss the key features of animal welfare legislation in Australia.

b. Discuss the key features of animal welfare legislation in New Zealand.

3. Write notes on EACH of the following:

a. The three R’s.

b. The assessment of pain in animals.

c. Animal rights in comparison to animal welfare.

d. Anthropomorphism.

4. Using Utilitarianism (Consequentialism) as a basis, present the arguments both for and against the keeping of sows in dry sow stalls during pregnancy.

5. Describe the concepts underlying the ‘five freedoms’ and discuss how they contribute to or limit the understanding and advancement of animal welfare.

6. Answer THREE (3) of the following:

a. Discuss the relationship between animal cruelty and crimes against humans and any ethical implications for veterinarians.

b. Discuss the welfare and ethical issues associated with vertebrate pest control.

c. Describe the behavioural measurements which assist in the assessment of animal welfare status and comment on their usefulness and limitations.

d. Describe the physiological measurements which assist in the assessment of animal welfare status and comment on their usefulness and limitations.

e. Discuss the theory of environmental enrichment.

END OF PAPER

MEMBERSHIP EXAMINATION

JUNE/JULY 2006

ANIMAL WELFARE

PAPER 2

Perusal time: 15 minutes

Time allowed: TWO (2) Hours after perusal

Answer FOUR (4) from the six questions ONLY.

All questions are of equal value

Subsections of Questions are of equal value unless stated otherwise

PAPER TWO –ANIMAL WELFARE 2006

Answer FOUR (4) from the six questions ONLY.

1. Describe and discuss the role of the veterinary member of an animal ethics committee, including the factors to be taken into consideration when assessing an application for the use of animals in research.

2. Answer ONE (1) of the following, (a) OR (b):

a. One of the five basic needs/freedoms that underpin the obligation of those in charge of animals is to provide for their physical, health and behavioural needs through the provision of adequate shelter. Discuss this requirement in relation to extensive farming conditions in either Australia or New Zealand.

b. Describe how pre-emptive and multimodal analgesia can be used to improve pain relief for animals.

3. Discuss the animal welfare issues that may arise in the event of sudden onset natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, tsunamis or volcanic eruptions, and the role that veterinarians might play in minimising and alleviating the impact of such events on animals.

4. Write short notes on THREE (3) of the following:

a. Ethical and welfare considerations in the develvetting of deer.

b. Veterinary considerations in assessing whether animals are fit for transport by land.

c. Discuss ways in which veterinarians can improve animal welfare by encouraging the responsible breeding of companion animals.

d. Considerations for the welfare of aquatic animals in aquaculture and harvest fisheries.

e. Both sides of the debate on the feeding of live prey to captive wild animals.

5. Describe the welfare considerations relating to the commercial slaughter of animals for human consumption from arrival at the slaughter facility through to death.

6. Write notes on THREE (3) of the following:

a. Ethical and welfare considerations in the use of branding as a means of identification.

b. Ethical and welfare considerations in the use of animals in circuses.

c. The influence of human handling on farm animal welfare.

d. Advice to a client exploring the possibility of cloning her elderly cat.

END OF PAPER

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