The course is intended to provide veterinary students with a foundation in animal behaviour, handling and training. The course will provide an introduction to the scientific study of behaviour, including the evolution of behaviour, and emotional and behavioural health. Students will learn about the normal behaviour of species of key veterinary importance (cats, dogs, horses, cattle, small ruminants, pigs, and poultry, plus other species of importance in Hong Kong), including the assessment of body language for each species. Students will be taught about learning theory and how learning theory is used for effective (and ineffective) training. The course will also cover the principles of low stress handling for the key species as well as introducing low stress veterinary practice.