Principles and Applications of Animal Welfare for Veterinary Medicine in the Philippines
About this ebook
The textbook examines the evolution of animal welfare science, animal sentience, welfare assessment, ethical decision-making, and the veterinarian's role as an advocate for animal well-being. It also provides an in-depth discussion of Philippine animal welfare legislation, wildlife conservation, species-specific welfare, One Health and One Welfare, disaster preparedness, climate change, and emerging issues influencing contemporary veterinary practice.
Developed from the author's lecture notes, teaching experience, and extensive review of scientific literature and Philippine legal sources, this textbook integrates international animal welfare standards with local veterinary laws, regulations, and professional practice. Each chapter includes clearly defined learning objectives, comprehensive discussions, chapter summaries, case analyses, and references to promote critical thinking and evidence-based decision-making.
Written specifically for veterinary education in the Philippines, this book serves as a practical and academically rigorous resource that prepares future veterinarians to uphold the highest standards of animal welfare, professional ethics, and responsible veterinary practice.
Keywords: Animal Welfare, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Ethics, Animal Welfare Law, Animal Behavior, Animal Sentience, Veterinary Education, One Health, One Welfare, Philippine Veterinary Medicine, Wildlife Conservation, Veterinary Legislation, Animal Welfare Assessment, Veterinary Students, Philippines.
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About the author
Dr. Joel Jr. Paraiso Romares is a veterinarian, educator, and author whose work focuses on veterinary education, animal welfare, veterinary ethics, and the integration of Philippine legal principles into veterinary medicine. He is an Assistant Professor II at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Capiz State University, where he teaches veterinary courses and contributes to curriculum development, instructional material preparation, and educational innovation.
Dr. Romares earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Cebu Technological University in 2019. He became a registered veterinarian in the Philippines through the February 2021 Veterinarian Licensure Examination (VLE) and later qualified as a Licensed Professional Teacher (LPT) through the October 2022 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT). He is currently pursuing the Juris Doctor program at the University of San Jose–Recoletos, reflecting his commitment to strengthening the intersection of veterinary science and the law.
Throughout his teaching career, Dr. Romares has taught a variety of foundational and professional veterinary courses. Guided by a passion for education, he has developed instructional materials designed to simplify complex scientific concepts while promoting critical thinking, conceptual understanding, and the practical application of veterinary knowledge within the Philippine context.
As an author, Dr. Romares has written textbooks and instructional materials covering several core disciplines of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine curriculum. His publications are intended to provide scientifically accurate, pedagogically sound, and locally relevant learning resources that integrate foundational sciences, clinical applications, animal welfare, professional ethics, and Philippine legal principles. Developed primarily for Filipino veterinary students, his works are aligned with national curricular standards while remaining consistent with internationally accepted scientific knowledge and best practices.
Dr. Romares advocates for evidence-based veterinary education that integrates scientific rigor, ethical responsibility, and legal awareness. His instructional materials are designed to support classroom instruction, independent learning, and preparation for the Veterinarian Licensure Examination, with the goal of developing veterinarians who are scientifically competent, ethically grounded, legally informed, and committed to lifelong learning.
Beyond the classroom, Dr. Romares continues to pursue academic writing, educational innovation, and professional development. His long-term vision is to contribute to the advancement of veterinary education in the Philippines by producing high-quality, accessible, and locally contextualized veterinary textbooks and instructional materials that empower future veterinarians to serve animals, public health, and society with competence, integrity, and compassion.
