Animal welfare has become an increasingly important issue over the last few years. More individuals are concerned with these issues and increased efforts have been made to reduce or eliminate the prevalence of these issues. However, despite recent advances, much of the information regarding animal welfare remains unclear and inaccessible by many individuals. Most animal welfare issues exist today due to increased consumer demands, but it is lack of information on these issues that allow them to continue to exist. An educational course designed to educate undergraduate students on various animal welfare issues can be an excellent starting point towards increased awareness of animal welfare issues which can then lead to a decreased prevalence of these issues.

A study of various animal welfare issues with a closer look at the role of humans; The prevalence of these issues and what factors allow them to continue