As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on a transformative year at the Animal Welfare Foundation.
This year, AWF made remarkable strides in research and education, with the sole aim of advancing animal welfare knowledge.
From funding research on the human element in animal care to financially supporting student-led research projects into critical welfare issues, we championed science and innovation to stimulate evidence-based actions and make a positive difference for animal welfare.
We reached over 1,000 students through our free welfare talks, brought vital topics to the stage at major veterinary events, and hosted an inspiring Discussion Forum on “Animal welfare, ethics and rights”.
These achievements were made possible thanks to the support and the generosity of donors, sponsors, and partners. But the work is far from over – our mission to ensure that veterinary and allied professionals have the knowledge, tools and understanding to positively impact animal welfare depends on your continued help.
Explore our 2024 Year in Review and see how your support can make a lasting impact. Together, let’s do even more in 2025!
broiler welfare, aggression in pigs, sheep lameness, extreme conformation in rabbits and dogs and stress in horses
from conformation in alpacas to the relationship between biodiversity and welfare and handling practices in lab rats
You can re-watch some of the talks by clicking on the link below
"Minimising welfare harms when treating British wildlife casualties" and "How big is the equine obesity problem in the UK, and what advice can be given?"
covering contextualised care, dairy cow lameness and welfare in confinement systems
to test their animal welfare knowledge
rating it as “Good” or “Excellent”
who completed the survey said they would attend the Discussion Forum again.
was the session participants enjoyed the most (62%)
from the Benefact Group to fund next year’s Student Grant Scheme
supported the Discussion Forum with sponsorship
by making us their Congress charity of the year
for AWF and Vetlife
