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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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Exotics vet overcomes spider bite and scorching heat to raise vital funds for animal welfare at London Marathon

Companion animal and exotics vet Daniella Dos Santos overcame a nasty spider bite, a leg injury and heatwave-like conditions to complete the Virgin London Marathon (22 April) in 7 hours and 4 minutes and raise more than £1,600 for vet-led charity Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF). Daniella, who became the first person to run the London […]

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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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Shire Insurance Services donates to AWF

The Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) today thanked Shire Insurance Services for its generous donation of almost £1,000, which will help support AWF continue in its mission to improve animal welfare through science, education and debate.    Shire are a specialist veterinary Insurance, Finance and Employee benefits provider. Keith Dickinson at Shire said, “Shire recently held a corporate […]

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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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Q&A with Discussion Forum speaker Sarah Wolfensohn

The 2018 Discussion Forum is rapidly approaching so we caught up with Sarah Wolfensohn, Professor of Animal Welfare at Surrey University and a speaker for our Big Debate session; “Is insurance compromising quality of life?”   Sarah spent several years in both small animal and mixed practice as well being Named Veterinary Surgeon for several small pharmaceutical and biotech […]

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Spotlight on The Discussion Forum: Practice Practicals

In our ‘Practice Practicals’ session, our two speakers will present their experiences of how new practice management strategies can benefit animal welfare. In an ideal world, prospective animal owners would visit a veterinary practice for advice before making the decision to take on a new animal. But with many practices not marketing themselves to potential […]

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Spotlight on the Discussion Forum: Q&A

Find out more about the Q&A session at this year’s Discussion Forum, which focusses on influencing human behaviour for better welfare. An animal’s welfare and well-being is in the hands of all those who own and care for them, so the ability to persuade animal owners to ‘do the right’ thing for their pets has […]

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Spotlight on the Discussion Forum: Big Debate session

Join our morning debate session at the Discussion Forum as we ask “Is insurance compromising quality of life?” Many clients now expect their pets to be treated to human healthcare standards and this puts pressure on veterinary practices and increasingly, where animals are insured, pet insurance providers. In this session, we examine the effect that […]

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Run-shy vet to don ostrich outfit for AWF in London Marathon

Companion animal and exotics vet Daniella dos Santos will be going the extra mile at the Virgin London Marathon (22 April) by running in an ostrich costume to raise money for the vet-led charity Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF).   The ostrich – the fastest bird on land – trumped other animals last week in Daniella’s online costume […]

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  1. Exotic animals in captivity – can we meet their welfare needs?

    Companion animal and exotics vet Daniella dos Santos will be going the extra mile at the Virgin London Marathon (22 April) by running in an ostrich costume to raise money for the vet-led charity Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF).   The ostrich – the fastest bird on land – trumped other animals last week in Daniella’s online costume […]
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  2. Why I used The Puppy Contract

    Companion animal and exotics vet Daniella dos Santos will be going the extra mile at the Virgin London Marathon (22 April) by running in an ostrich costume to raise money for the vet-led charity Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF).   The ostrich – the fastest bird on land – trumped other animals last week in Daniella’s online costume […]
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  3. Clinical excellence or over-treatment? Q&A with Discussion Forum speaker Polly Taylor

    Companion animal and exotics vet Daniella dos Santos will be going the extra mile at the Virgin London Marathon (22 April) by running in an ostrich costume to raise money for the vet-led charity Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF).   The ostrich – the fastest bird on land – trumped other animals last week in Daniella’s online costume […]
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  4. A thumbs-up to The Puppy Contract from both breeders and buyers

    Companion animal and exotics vet Daniella dos Santos will be going the extra mile at the Virgin London Marathon (22 April) by running in an ostrich costume to raise money for the vet-led charity Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF).   The ostrich – the fastest bird on land – trumped other animals last week in Daniella’s online costume […]
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  5. Welfare of UK’s farmed animals and captive exotic species to lead agenda at this year’s AWF Discussion Forum

    Companion animal and exotics vet Daniella dos Santos will be going the extra mile at the Virgin London Marathon (22 April) by running in an ostrich costume to raise money for the vet-led charity Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF).   The ostrich – the fastest bird on land – trumped other animals last week in Daniella’s online costume […]
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  6. Donation from the Goat Veterinary Society

    Companion animal and exotics vet Daniella dos Santos will be going the extra mile at the Virgin London Marathon (22 April) by running in an ostrich costume to raise money for the vet-led charity Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF).   The ostrich – the fastest bird on land – trumped other animals last week in Daniella’s online costume […]
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  7. AWF welcomes new trustees

    Companion animal and exotics vet Daniella dos Santos will be going the extra mile at the Virgin London Marathon (22 April) by running in an ostrich costume to raise money for the vet-led charity Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF).   The ostrich – the fastest bird on land – trumped other animals last week in Daniella’s online costume […]
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  8. Reptile Awareness

    Companion animal and exotics vet Daniella dos Santos will be going the extra mile at the Virgin London Marathon (22 April) by running in an ostrich costume to raise money for the vet-led charity Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF).   The ostrich – the fastest bird on land – trumped other animals last week in Daniella’s online costume […]
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  9. Vets to debate benefits of pre-purchase consultation at the year’s top animal welfare event

    Companion animal and exotics vet Daniella dos Santos will be going the extra mile at the Virgin London Marathon (22 April) by running in an ostrich costume to raise money for the vet-led charity Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF).   The ostrich – the fastest bird on land – trumped other animals last week in Daniella’s online costume […]
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  10. Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month

    Companion animal and exotics vet Daniella dos Santos will be going the extra mile at the Virgin London Marathon (22 April) by running in an ostrich costume to raise money for the vet-led charity Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF).   The ostrich – the fastest bird on land – trumped other animals last week in Daniella’s online costume […]
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