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

The deadline for applying for an AWF Student Research Grant is just one week away! If you have an idea for a resear… https://t.co/ohKa87ZNNh

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Chris Laurence closes what was a very engaging discussion - ultimately what we (the vet profession) need to do is e… https://t.co/kDil6GW7MT

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Audience member - a large scale commercial breeder who knows what they’re doing, and cares, is better than a breede… https://t.co/0GHOtdMC50

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Rob Quest @cityoflondon - In summary we need: dual licensing conditions for small and large scale breeders, more tr… https://t.co/NUEHMjgJMh

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Large scale breeding can be done well IF effective legislation and regulation is in place - the legislation in plac… https://t.co/qCf44U1rWB

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