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2022 AWF Discussion Forum – in person and online

Wednesday 11th May 2022, 9.30am – 5.45pm: One Great George Street, London, SW1P 3AA
Reception from 6.30pm: Farmers Club, 3 Whitehall Court, Whitehall, SW1A 2EL

The AWF Discussion Forum is a unique event designed to tackle animal welfare in a way that encourages self-reflection and inspires our delegates to take action and be advocates for change.  Whether you’re with us in person or watching elsewhere, you will have a chance to participate and be part of the conversation on animal welfare.

Book with confidence – AWF’s flexible cancellation policy means you can cancel your in-person ticket or convert it to a virtual ticket up to 10 days before the event.

VIEW PROGRAMME

The 2022 Forum will feature a series of discussions and debates about key cross-species welfare topics:

  • Gene editing – This debate will delve into whether gene editing is ‘good’ or ‘bad’ for animal welfare, whilst considering the different aspects such as editing for production, therapeutics and sustainability. 
  • Equine welfare – The speakers will explore numerous facets of equine practice and debate ‘where we draw the line in the sand’.
  • Are some breeds too extreme? – We’ll be asking whether we should be trying to improve welfare for breeds that are already compromised such as broiler chickens and extreme brachycephaly, or whether this perpetuates the problem.
  • Animal welfare: what matters to us and how can we be a force for change? – AWF and BVA will share their approach to creating a strategy for tackling animal welfare. We will discuss what issues to address next and how we can all work together to achieve our aims in improving animal welfare.

MEET THE SPEAKERS

WATCH SPEAKER VIDEOS

Evening reception

The Discussion Forum will be followed by a drinks reception at The Farmers Club in Whitehall, starting at 6.30pm. Tickets cost £25 – space is limited!

Our evening speaker is Sean Wensley (a previous AWF Trustee and past BVA President). Sean will be talking about his new book, Through a Vet’s Eyes.

 

Evening speaker

A unique event dedicated exclusively to animal welfare

led by veterinary and animal welfare professionals, AWF tackles relevant topics, that are important today.

Led by expert speakers

our sessions are presented in a balanced and evidence-based way to stimulate constructive debate.

1 full day of CPD

A chance to learn, challenge and reflect on ideas with other like-minded people who share a passion for animal welfare.

Be the first to hear the results of AWF funded welfare research

and have 1-2-1 conversations with the researchers.

Students can network with experienced vets

and explore the issues that they will come across in their working lives.

In case you miss anything

the sessions will be available to access after the event

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