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Despite extensive knowledge, cattle vets are still failing lame cows

Cattle lameness is still a prevalent issue despite a perceived extensive knowledge base. The need for an open, honest dialogue amongst the veterinary profession on what needs to be done next was why AWF agreed to host a debate on the subject at this year’s BCVA Congress. The motion, ‘Despite extensive scientific knowledge, cattle vets […]

Cattle vets are still failing lame cows – Post debate Q&A with speakers

What is your interest/experience in the subject? Nick: I have been active as a lameness researcher and veterinary advisor for over 17 years, and with an interest in lameness since before I qualified over 20 years ago. Sara: I already had an interest in cattle lameness when I graduated as a vet nearly 15 years […]

The elephant in the consult room: we are failing obese pets

The veterinary profession has identified obesity as one of the biggest health and welfare concerns facing our pets. As an example, the Pet Food Manufacturers Association found that 51% of dogs and 44% of cats are overweight or obese. Yet despite this growing problem, veterinary professionals are struggling to acknowledge pet obesity or discuss it […]

A thumbs-up to The Puppy Contract from both breeders and buyers

RSPCA senior scientific officer and dog welfare expert Lisa Hens worked with the Animal Welfare Foundation to develop The Puppy Contract in a bid to help responsible breeders and better inform buyers. In this day and age, it’s easier to buy a puppy than ever before. But it’s never been more difficult to buy […]

Reptile Awareness

October 21st is Reptile Awareness Day, a day to celebrate all things reptile and to promote a greater understanding of their behaviour and needs. Reptiles are an increasingly popular choice of pet in the UK, so we’ve invited AWF trustee and exotics vet Daniella Dos Santos to talk about reptile husbandry and how to make […]

Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month

The Animal Welfare Foundation’s veterinary nurse trustee, Rebecca Schofield, has made a short video telling us about the work she does. From enjoying purring and tail-wagging to helping owners make small changes with big impact, Becca tells us why she finds being a veterinary nurse so rewarding. Watch Rebecca’s video

Welfare films for horse owners

Following the runaway success of our 2011 horse welfare series, AWF has launched a new series of films to educate owners on key health and welfare issues in horses. The films cover body condition scoring, teeth care, euthanasia and stereotypical behaviour. Similar to AWF’s printed leaflets, these films provide vets with an extra resource to […]

New horse welfare films

The Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) has launched a new series of free films to help owners support the health and welfare needs of their horses. The films cover body condition scoring, teeth care, euthanasia and stereotypical behaviour. We’re extremely grateful to the Margaret Giffen Charitable Trust for funding the production of these films. Thanks also to Andrew Harrison for letting […]

Links training extended to non-vets

The Links Group, which trains veterinary professionals to spot the signs of non accidental injury to animals, has created a free online course for human healthcare professionals. The course, Understanding Animal Welfare in Violent Homes, is now available through Virtual College and is free to health professionals, police officers, teachers, education experts and those working in child protection services, children’s social care, adult social […]

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Despite extensive knowledge, cattle vets are still failing lame cows

Cattle vets are still failing lame cows – Post debate Q&A with speakers

The elephant in the consult room: we are failing obese pets

A thumbs-up to The Puppy Contract from both breeders and buyers

Reptile Awareness

Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month

Welfare films for horse owners

New horse welfare films

Links training extended to non-vets

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