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28000 Marguerite
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Mission Viejo,
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Aquarium
& Aquaculture Science Program
Aquatic
Animal Welfare
Animal welfare is a major concern of National, Regional and Local public
general interests and is an issue addressed within the Aquarium and Aquaculture
Science Program of Saddleback College. Animal welfare is the humane treatment
of animals managed by humans. In the case of the aquatic animals under
our charge, this means that the animals are maintained under "best management
practices" throughout their life.
Saddleback College
is responsible for operating an educational environment, which links education
with economic growth and vitality. In the conduct of this program, the
College maintains aquatic animals using regulations and guidelines established
by the Federal government, Public Health Service, the American Association
for the Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care and the American Zoos and
Aquarium Association. As part of its educational program, research and
extension activities, the philosophy of best management practices for the
care and use of animals is extended to the aquarium and aquaculture industries.
Aquatic
animals used in the Aquarium and Aquaculture Science program are very important
components of this specialized program of aquatic animal husbandry and
their vitality and health, as an overall indication of their captive care
conditions, is the major objective for the teachings in the program. Best
management practices for aquatic animals are covered in detail to reduce
stress and disease and promote excellent captive results leading to strong
reproductive potential. In support of these efforts, our program has established
a network of professionals and specialists with the aquarium and aquaculture
industry to assist in the implementation of the animal welfare positions
with best management practices for holding our aquatic species.
For additional information, Contact:
Division of Advanced Technology & Applied Science
(949) 582-4541
or
Julie Anderson; (949) 582-4657
Janderson@saddleback.edu
