The current approach to university teaching focuses on innovation, implementing various techniques that promote active student participation and learning. One of the most evident changes is the use of technology in education, which has enabled more dynamic and flexible learning models. However, implementing these techniques requires careful planning, and adaptation to students’ need, as well as constant evaluation to ensure their effectiveness. Conversely, contemporary animal production faces major challenges in meeting the global demand for animal protein in a manner that is environmentally sustainable, animal welfare-friendly and economically viable. It is evident that the subject of animal welfare has become a prominent topic in public debate. There is an increasing awareness among consumers regarding the methods employed in the production of food, particularly with regard to aspects such as animal husbandry, transport, and slaughter. The enhancement of animal welfare within the context of animal husbandry has emerged as an imperative consideration for the social acceptance of animal utilisation. Consequently, this imperative is crucial for the sustainability of animal food supply chains and the associated livelihoods. Conversely, there is an increasing imperative for livestock systems to become increasingly sustainable. It is evident that enhancing the sustainability of animal production and animal welfare contributes to achieving multiple Sustainable Development Goals, particularly: Health and Welfare, Underwater Life and Responsible Production and Consumption. Today, many techniques and technologies have been developed with the objective of measuring and monitoring animal welfare, whilst reducing the utilisation of animals in experimentation and enhancing the sustainability of animal husbandry. Consequently, it is essential that students studying subjects related to animal production are trained in these techniques in preparation for entering the world of work. Applying the Experimental Learning methodology, this study analyses the findings from the case studies conducted in Animal Production subjects of four Degrees (Agricultural Sciences and Bioeconomy, Biotechnology, Food Engineering and Agricultural Engineering) and a Master's Degree (Animal Production and Health) at the ETSIAAB. The following topics are addressed: animal behaviour, genetics, nutrition and reproduction. Another objective is to enable students to carry out their own research study using these technologies and stimulate their interest in research and scientific debate. To promote scientific communication, students were be encouraged to present their reports at the 17th Congress of Science, Technology and Agronomic Engineering Students, held at the ETSIAAB (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). As a result of this activity, a wide variety of academic papers covering different topics were presented at the Congress. The papers can be grouped into the following categories: animal production and welfare, nutrition, reproduction and management of rabbits, piglets and ruminants and animal health, with a focus on strategies to boost immunity and reduce antibiotic use. Experiential learning as an educational innovation encourages the resolution of real problems and promotes cross-curricular skills, reinforcing the hypothesis that the methodology not only improves academic performance, but also collaborative and critical thinking skills.

Keywords: Technology, education.