Executive Certificate in Wearable Sensors for Animal Wellness
Published on June 22, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today I'm thrilled to be speaking with Dr. Sarah Peterson, a renowned veterinarian and the lead instructor for the new course, 'Executive Certificate in Wearable Sensors for Animal Wellness'. Sarah, can you tell us a bit about this innovative program? GUEST: Absolutely, the course is designed to help professionals like veterinarians, researchers, and animal welfare advocates leverage cutting-edge wearable sensors to monitor vital signs and behaviors in animals. It's all about using data to improve animal care and wellness. HOST: That sounds fascinating. How have you seen these technologies being used in the field so far? GUEST: Well, there are many applications. For instance, wearable sensors can help us monitor stress levels in zoo animals, ensuring their overall wellbeing. They can also assist in tracking the health and activity of working dogs or service animals. HOST: Those are great examples. Are there any challenges you've encountered in implementing these technologies? GUEST: Sure, one of the main challenges is data management. With so much information coming in, it can be overwhelming to analyze and apply it effectively. That's why a big part of our course focuses on practical data interpretation skills. HOST: That's an important point. Looking forward, where do you see this field heading? GUEST: I believe we'll see an increase in the use of AI and machine learning to analyze the vast amounts of data collected by these sensors. This will allow us to make more accurate predictions about animal health and wellness, ultimately leading to better care. HOST: It's exciting to think about the possibilities. Thank you, Sarah, for sharing your insights with us today. It's clear that the 'Executive Certificate in Wearable Sensors for Animal Wellness' is a timely and valuable course for anyone interested in enhancing animal care through technology. GUEST: Thank you for having me. I'm looking forward to seeing the positive impact this course can have on animal wellness.
