BEM-ESTAR ANIMAL E A PERCEPÇÃO DOS ALUNOS DE MEDICINA VETERINÁRIA QUANTO AO USO DE ANIMAIS VIVOS EM AULAS PRÁTICAS

This study aimed to the preparation of a synthetic substitute model based on silicone and latex tubes to assess the perception of animal well being, the knowledge and receptivity of the students on the possible adoption of new techniques to be included in academic environment. Questionnaires were applied to the students of the 6th period of the course of Veterinary Medicine of a private educational institute before and after the presentation of the replacement model. The questionnaire was evaluated in quantitative and qualitative way from the answer content analysis method and percentages. It was possible to analyze that the students had a little concise assessment of "what is animal well being." Regarding the adoption of new techniques in the academic environment, 87,50% of the students demonstrate receptivity to new techniques that may decrease the use of live animals. Of these, 81,25% accept the new model so they could train first before using the living animal model, being very important for practical training and entering in the academia ethics and respect for animals.