Animal Welfare Awareness and Career Aspirations Among Undergraduates in Animal Science-Related Disciplines: A Survey in Northeast China.

Xiaodong Zhu, Yihan Hong, Yuhan Yao, Hanqing Sun, Xiang Li

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Xiaodong ZhuCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China.

Yihan HongCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China.

Yuhan YaoCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China.

Hanqing SunCollege of Biological Science and Food Engineering, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China.

Xiang LiCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China.ORCID 0000-0001-8944-086X

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Abstract

For students in animal science-related disciplines, animal welfare education may be associated with their understanding of human-animal relationships and willingness to pursue animal-related careers. However, empirical research from developing countries such as China remains limited. To address this gap, we conducted a survey among undergraduates at Northeast Agricultural University to examine the associations of demographic characteristics, educational exposure, and animal-related experiences with animal welfare awareness and career aspirations. A total of 346 valid responses were obtained. The results showed that students who encountered animal welfare through school demonstrated significantly higher levels of self-reported animal welfare awareness (

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animal welfarecareer aspirationsChinahigher educationundergraduates

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PMID42353517

DOI10.3390/ani16121908

PMCPMC13295797

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