Dangerous dogs: it’s complicated!
This talk will cover signs of aggression, who and why dogs might bite and how aggression may be prevented. We will also cover the Dangerous Dogs Act and other legislation surrounding dangerous dogs. The talk will finish with a case study to start discussion on how the issue of aggression might be handled in practice.
Puppy Farming
This talk will cover different aspects of puppy farming, including: definitions, numbers, locations, legislation, the consequences of puppy farming, and what actions are needed to help tackle the issue. The talk will also include a case study around identifying and dealing with suspected cases of puppy farming in practice.
How to respond to requests from clients for the euthanasia of healthy companion animals
Depending on the speaker this talk may cover: definitions of euthanasia, potential reasons for euthanising an animal, how to manage the process, ethical considerations from the perspectives of different stakeholders (animal, owner, veterinary staff, wider society), and alternatives to euthanasia. This will be followed by a selection of interactive case studies about euthanasia in practice.
Sheep are not stupid
This talk will cover research into sheep behaviour, as well as examining welfare indicators and human behaviour that affects sheep wellbeing.
Is farm animal welfare being overlooked in favour of production?
The efficiency of UK livestock production has doubled over the last 30 years, with larger herds and flocks producing greater volumes of meat milk and eggs from the same number of stock. But in this drive for agricultural productivity, has the welfare of farm animals suffered? What role should vets have in livestock farming in the 21st Century? And how can veterinary professionals help farms achieve sustainability without compromising welfare.
Welfare at slaughter
This talk will cover the welfare of animals on farm and during transport, processes at slaughterhouses, welfare during slaughter and different methods for stun and non-stun slaughter.
When should the farm vet reach for the gun?
This talk will consider the different conditions in farm animal species which might require euthanasia, the different methods of euthanasia, and what might be the most appropriate method depending on the animal and condition.
A Jump too far: the ethics and welfare of using horses in sport
This talk will look at the equine industry with particular focus on British horse racing, the design of horses and what it means for them as performance animals, the role of the vet in providing high quality and immediate veterinary care, and how the ethical questions surrounding horse racing might affect the vet involved.
The welfare of exotic pets
Hoarding is not kindly shelter – a variety of cases of animal hoarding
Our speakers get booked up quickly so we encourage you to give us at least two month’s notice and provide a selection of dates.
Our student talks are being accepted towards EMS at some universities – please contact your EMS co-ordinator to confirm.