About Us

About us

Our mission is to use veterinary knowledge to improve the welfare of animals through science, education and debate
AWF was founded in 1983 to improve the welfare of animals. We fund research, support veterinary education, provide pet care advice and encourage debate on animal welfare issues.

How we help

Identifying and tackling the welfare issues of the future

Over 30 years of using veterinary science to improve welfare

Meet the team behind the work

Update: Tests indicate that these mysterious deaths were caused by cyanobacteria, a toxic bacteria which can occur… https://t.co/hGeGClT7F1

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Discussion of Europe's Farm to Fork and Biodiversity strategies concludes that data and digital technology are cruc… https://t.co/FNjrmkyFzx

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'We must keep fighting for a food system that balances human needs and tastes with values.' An interesting opinion… https://t.co/KiRTNcOo39

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The cost of a puppy has more than doubled during lockdown, reflecting a surge in demand that is creating more oppor… https://t.co/dexLrZ9Mmx

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🐄 Research alert! 🐄 In 2016 we funded a large project on lameness in beef cattle, led by Karin Mueller @LivUni. Thi… https://t.co/tDcrFuCfhT

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