Stephan E
Institut für Tierhygiene und Tierschutz der Tierärztlichen Hochschule Hannover.
Dtsch Tierarztl Wochenschr. 1990 Jun;97(6):219-20.
This paper gives an introduction on the importance of ethology as a basis for the ethical animal welfare. The last edition of the Animal Welfare Act of the Federal Republic of Germany is based on the ethological principle which includes, that the animal must be free to satisfy its needs and preserve itself from damage by using of adequate behavioural patterns. With the help of observing animal behaviour the veterinarian can remark faults in the animal management before pain, suffering or injuries set it. So the importance of the ethology in the system of veterinary education is clear. Pertinent information shall promote the dialogue between scientists working in the field of animal behaviour and people engaged in animal welfare.
本文介绍了行为学作为动物伦理福利基础的重要性。德意志联邦共和国最新版的《动物福利法》基于行为学原则，其中包括动物必须能够自由地通过适当的行为模式来满足自身需求并避免受到伤害。借助对动物行为的观察，兽医可以在动物出现疼痛、痛苦或受伤之前察觉到动物管理中的问题。因此，行为学在兽医教育体系中的重要性不言而喻。相关信息将促进动物行为领域的科学家与从事动物福利工作的人员之间的对话。
