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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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Donation from the Goat Veterinary Society

AWF is grateful to the Goat Veterinary Society for a recent £100 donation.  The GVS pays an honorarium for articles received for publication in their journal, but contributors don’t always accept their honorariums.  In situations such as these, they like to make a donation in lieu to one of a small number of animal welfare […]

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AWF welcomes new trustees

Veterinary expertise underpins our work here at the Animal Welfare Foundation, and so it’s crucial that our board of trustees reflects the diversity of the veterinary landscape. As such we are delighted to welcome two new trustees onto our board who bring with them a wealth of experience in mixed veterinary practice, clinical research and […]

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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 […]

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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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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  

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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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  1. Why can’t we get fewer lame cows?

    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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  2. Obesity – the elephant in the consult room!

    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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  3. Meet our student researchers – Charlotte, University of Liverpool

    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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  4. Meet the speakers – exotics in captivity

    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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  5. Meet the speakers – is UK farming welfare good enough?

    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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  6. Speaker Q&A – exotics vet Tariq Abou-Zahr

    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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  7. Exotic animals in captivity – speaker Q&A

    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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  8. Why I used The Puppy Contract

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

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

    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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