Odendaal J S
Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort, Republic of South Africa.
Rev Sci Tech. 1994 Mar;13(1):261-75. doi: 10.20506/rst.13.1.762.
Renewed interest in veterinary ethology has been stimulated by increasing sensitivity in modern societies with regard to the use of animals, and a concurrent shift in emphasis in the veterinary profession, including veterinary education. Veterinary ethology appears to form the common ground where animal welfare activists and veterinarians can meet. Ethological parameters seem to be adequate when evaluating animal welfare and well-being, as well as for correcting situations of animal abuse. This approach in assessing animal welfare avoids either a mechanistic or an emotional evaluation of the quality of life of an animal. The object of veterinary ethology is to teach responsible animal ownership. A practical checklist is provided which enables the full spectrum of animal welfare and well-being issues to be addressed from a veterinary point of view.
现代社会对动物使用问题的敏感度不断提高，同时兽医行业（包括兽医教育）的重点也发生了转变，这激发了人们对兽医行为学的新兴趣。兽医行为学似乎成为了动物福利活动家与兽医能够达成共识的共同基础。在评估动物福利和健康状况以及纠正虐待动物的情况时，行为学参数似乎是足够的。这种评估动物福利的方法避免了对动物生活质量进行机械或情绪化的评估。兽医行为学的目标是教导人们如何负责任地饲养动物。文中提供了一份实用清单，从兽医的角度出发，能够全面处理动物福利和健康问题。
