Category: Debate

Meet the speakers – exotics in captivity

This year’s AWF Discussion Forum includes a debate on whether it’s possible to meet the welfare needs of exotic animals in captivity.  As well as inviting two leading exotics vets, we’ve also invited Chris Draper and Mark Jones from the Born Free Foundation.  They’ll be presenting their argument on why it is not possible to adequately provide […]

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Meet the speakers – is UK farming welfare good enough?

It is often said that the UK has the highest standards in farm animal welfare, and that they must be held as sacrosanct post-Brexit. But with significant investment occurring in livestock agriculture in many other parts of the world, accelerating the rate of adoption of new technology and improved husbandry practices, can we still claim […]

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Speaker Q&A – exotics vet Tariq Abou-Zahr

For this year’s AWF Discussion Forum, taking place on Wednesday 5th June, we have invited a number of exotic animal experts to debate and discuss whether we can really meet the welfare needs of exotic species in captivity. To give us an insight into the topic and what the debate will be covering, we talked […]

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Exotic animals in captivity – speaker Q&A

Exotic animals are being increasingly kept in captivity for a variety of reasons, and with growing numbers of animals involved, we thought it was time to consider if captivity is meeting their welfare requirements at the next AWF Discussion Forum. Zoo and Wildlife Medicine specialist, Romain Pizzi, who will be speaking during the debate at […]

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Clinical excellence or over-treatment? Q&A with Discussion Forum speaker Polly Taylor

At this year’s Discussion Forum, we’ve invited speakers from the veterinary and medical professions to explore how we can balance the pursuit of clinical excellence with the kind of over-treatment that leads to compromised welfare. To give us an insight into the topic and what will be covered during the session, we talked to speaker […]

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Welfare of UK’s farmed animals and captive exotic species to lead agenda at this year’s AWF Discussion Forum

Our annual Discussion Forum will return to London on 5 June with an exciting new debate format that will feature expert speakers putting forth opposing arguments on the welfare of UK’s farmed animals and exotic species in captivity. One of the best-loved CPD events of the veterinary calendar, the Discussion Forum invites experts from around […]

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Vets to debate benefits of pre-purchase consultation at the year’s top animal welfare event

Pre-purchase consultations will be on the agenda at the upcoming Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) Discussion Forum in London on 12 June, with British Veterinary Association (BVA) Past President and PDSA vet Sean Wensley and Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) Past President Stephanie Writer-Davies leading a discussion on how veterinary practices can draw in prospective pet owners in a way that […]

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Why you should be attending the 2018 Discussion Forum

The AWF Discussion Forum is now in its 12th year and is bigger and better than ever. Whether you are looking for CPD with a difference, to network with animal welfare experts or take part in interactive discussions on real welfare issues, this is the event for you! Six reasons why you should attend the […]

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Q&A with Discussion Forum speaker Stephanie Writer-Davies

With the 2018 Discussion Forum only two months away, we talked to speaker Stephanie Writer-Davies, SVP of the Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) about her session “Practice Practicals” which looks at how practice management strategies can benefit animal welfare.   1. Why have you agreed to speak at the AWF Discussion Forum?  The idea of encouraging aspiring animal owners to […]

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Q&A with Discussion Forum speaker Simon Wheeler

Simon Wheeler, CEO of Agria Pet Insurance is one of three speakers in our big debate session at the 2018 Discussion Forum.  He’ll be providing the insurance industry perspective as we ask “Is insurance compromising quality of life?”  We asked him to elaborate on the topic in our Q&A session.   Why have you agreed to speak at […]

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  1. Meet the speakers – exotics in captivity

    Simon Wheeler, CEO of Agria Pet Insurance is one of three speakers in our big debate session at the 2018 Discussion Forum.  He’ll be providing the insurance industry perspective as we ask “Is insurance compromising quality of life?”  We asked him to elaborate on the topic in our Q&A session.   Why have you agreed to speak at […]
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  2. Meet the speakers – is UK farming welfare good enough?

    Simon Wheeler, CEO of Agria Pet Insurance is one of three speakers in our big debate session at the 2018 Discussion Forum.  He’ll be providing the insurance industry perspective as we ask “Is insurance compromising quality of life?”  We asked him to elaborate on the topic in our Q&A session.   Why have you agreed to speak at […]
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  3. Speaker Q&A – exotics vet Tariq Abou-Zahr

    Simon Wheeler, CEO of Agria Pet Insurance is one of three speakers in our big debate session at the 2018 Discussion Forum.  He’ll be providing the insurance industry perspective as we ask “Is insurance compromising quality of life?”  We asked him to elaborate on the topic in our Q&A session.   Why have you agreed to speak at […]
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  4. Exotic animals in captivity – speaker Q&A

    Simon Wheeler, CEO of Agria Pet Insurance is one of three speakers in our big debate session at the 2018 Discussion Forum.  He’ll be providing the insurance industry perspective as we ask “Is insurance compromising quality of life?”  We asked him to elaborate on the topic in our Q&A session.   Why have you agreed to speak at […]
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  5. Why I used The Puppy Contract

    Simon Wheeler, CEO of Agria Pet Insurance is one of three speakers in our big debate session at the 2018 Discussion Forum.  He’ll be providing the insurance industry perspective as we ask “Is insurance compromising quality of life?”  We asked him to elaborate on the topic in our Q&A session.   Why have you agreed to speak at […]
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  6. Clinical excellence or over-treatment? Q&A with Discussion Forum speaker Polly Taylor

    Simon Wheeler, CEO of Agria Pet Insurance is one of three speakers in our big debate session at the 2018 Discussion Forum.  He’ll be providing the insurance industry perspective as we ask “Is insurance compromising quality of life?”  We asked him to elaborate on the topic in our Q&A session.   Why have you agreed to speak at […]
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  7. A thumbs-up to The Puppy Contract from both breeders and buyers

    Simon Wheeler, CEO of Agria Pet Insurance is one of three speakers in our big debate session at the 2018 Discussion Forum.  He’ll be providing the insurance industry perspective as we ask “Is insurance compromising quality of life?”  We asked him to elaborate on the topic in our Q&A session.   Why have you agreed to speak at […]
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  8. Welfare of UK’s farmed animals and captive exotic species to lead agenda at this year’s AWF Discussion Forum

    Simon Wheeler, CEO of Agria Pet Insurance is one of three speakers in our big debate session at the 2018 Discussion Forum.  He’ll be providing the insurance industry perspective as we ask “Is insurance compromising quality of life?”  We asked him to elaborate on the topic in our Q&A session.   Why have you agreed to speak at […]
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  9. Donation from the Goat Veterinary Society

    Simon Wheeler, CEO of Agria Pet Insurance is one of three speakers in our big debate session at the 2018 Discussion Forum.  He’ll be providing the insurance industry perspective as we ask “Is insurance compromising quality of life?”  We asked him to elaborate on the topic in our Q&A session.   Why have you agreed to speak at […]
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  10. AWF welcomes new trustees

    Simon Wheeler, CEO of Agria Pet Insurance is one of three speakers in our big debate session at the 2018 Discussion Forum.  He’ll be providing the insurance industry perspective as we ask “Is insurance compromising quality of life?”  We asked him to elaborate on the topic in our Q&A session.   Why have you agreed to speak at […]
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