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Programme 19th - 20th June, 2024
All times are given in Central European Time (CET).
The Zoom link for the workshop will be shared via email to those who have registered after registration has closed (15th June).
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19th June 2024 (Day 1)
Time
Talks
Chair
Resources
9:50-10:00
Workshop Introduction: Dr Alan McElligott
10:00-11:00
Plenary: Dr B. Helen Beattie
Veterinarians for Animal Welfare Aotearoa (VAWA), New Zealand
Farm animal welfare: ‘Wickedness’ and why it stymies progress
Veterinarians for Animal Welfare Aotearoa (VAWA), New Zealand
Farm animal welfare: ‘Wickedness’ and why it stymies progress
Matt Parker
11:00-11:15
Nathalie Cornée
Overton, UK
Understanding the influence of research within policy using Overton
Overton, UK
Understanding the influence of research within policy using Overton
Alan McElligott
11:15-11:30
Farhana Chowdhury1, Rowe, C.1, Evans, E.2 & Araujo-Soares, V.3
1Newcastle University, UK; 2Durham University, UK; 3Heidelberg University, Germany
Human behaviour change for mouse welfare
1Newcastle University, UK; 2Durham University, UK; 3Heidelberg University, Germany
Human behaviour change for mouse welfare
Matt Parker
11:30-11:45
Kelly Forsythe & Hecht, L.
Wild Animal Initiative, UK
Funding animal welfare science on neglected species
Wild Animal Initiative, UK
Funding animal welfare science on neglected species
Alan McElligott
11:45-12:00
Elena Nalon & Ajuda, I.
Eurogroup for Animals, Belgium
EU politics and animal welfare research: How do they fit?
Eurogroup for Animals, Belgium
EU politics and animal welfare research: How do they fit?
Elodie Briefer
12:45-13:45
Plenary: Dr Leopoldo Stuardo
World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)
WOAH's animal welfare commitment: From science to standard
World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)
WOAH's animal welfare commitment: From science to standard
Tamara Tadich
https://www.woah.org/en/
what-we-do/standards/
standard-setting-process/
https://www.frontiersin.org/
articles/10.3389/feduc.2024.
1215522/full
https://www.woah.org/app/
uploads/2024/01/en-woah-visionpaperanimalwelfare.pdf
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20animal%20welfare%20
contributes%20to%20a%20
more%20sustainable,water
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20fostering%20responsible
%20consumption%20and%
20production%20%28SDG12
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what-we-do/standards/
standard-setting-process/
https://www.frontiersin.org/
articles/10.3389/feduc.2024.
1215522/full
https://www.woah.org/app/
uploads/2024/01/en-woah-visionpaperanimalwelfare.pdf
#:~:text=Improved%
20animal%20welfare%20
contributes%20to%20a%20
more%20sustainable,water
%20%28SDG14%29%2C%
20fostering%20responsible
%20consumption%20and%
20production%20%28SDG12
%29
13:45-14:00
Buddhamas Pralle Kriengwatana1,
Hirskyj-Douglas, I.2, Iyasere,O.3,4, French, F.5,
Jalali, A.6, Kleinberger, R.7, Mott, R.8,
Nager, R.2; Penacchio, O.9, Potvin, D.10,
Sabet, S. S.11, Sobukola, O.4, Spencer, K.12, Spierings, M.13 & Wells, D.14
1KU Leuven, Belgium; 2University of Glasgow, UK; 3Humbolt Universität zu Berlin, Germany; 4Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria; 5London Metropolitan University, UK; 6Preventative Veterinary Care, Iran; 7Northeastern University, USA; 8Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, UK; 9Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; 10University of the Sunshine Coast,
Australia; 11University of Guilan, Iran; 12University of St Andrews, UK; 13Leiden University, the Netherlands; 14Queen's University Belfast, UK
Acoustic enrichment interest group: A network to synchronise research and explore the use of sounds for animal health and welfare
Hirskyj-Douglas, I.2, Iyasere,O.3,4, French, F.5,
Jalali, A.6, Kleinberger, R.7, Mott, R.8,
Nager, R.2; Penacchio, O.9, Potvin, D.10,
Sabet, S. S.11, Sobukola, O.4, Spencer, K.12, Spierings, M.13 & Wells, D.14
1KU Leuven, Belgium; 2University of Glasgow, UK; 3Humbolt Universität zu Berlin, Germany; 4Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria; 5London Metropolitan University, UK; 6Preventative Veterinary Care, Iran; 7Northeastern University, USA; 8Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, UK; 9Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; 10University of the Sunshine Coast,
Australia; 11University of Guilan, Iran; 12University of St Andrews, UK; 13Leiden University, the Netherlands; 14Queen's University Belfast, UK
Acoustic enrichment interest group: A network to synchronise research and explore the use of sounds for animal health and welfare
Elodie Briefer
14:00 -14:15
Sarah Wolfensohn
University of Surrey, UK; DEFRA Animal Welfare Committee, UK
Understand and improve welfare by using the Animal Welfare Assessment Grid (AWAG)
University of Surrey, UK; DEFRA Animal Welfare Committee, UK
Understand and improve welfare by using the Animal Welfare Assessment Grid (AWAG)
Tamara Tadich
14:00 -14:15
Jessica Cait1, Avey, M. T. 2 & Mason, G. J.1
1University of Guelph, Canada; 2Canadian Council on AnimalCare
From scientific evidence to guideline recommendation: How can animal welfare science learn from human medicine?
1University of Guelph, Canada; 2Canadian Council on AnimalCare
From scientific evidence to guideline recommendation: How can animal welfare science learn from human medicine?
Xin Huo
14:45-15:00
Katarína Bučková1, Moravcsíková, Á2,3
& Šárová, R.2
1Iowa State University, USA; 2Institute of Animal Science Prague, Czech Republic;
3Czech University of Life Sciences
Effect of pair-housing on dairy calf welfare and performance (a systematic review)
& Šárová, R.2
1Iowa State University, USA; 2Institute of Animal Science Prague, Czech Republic;
3Czech University of Life Sciences
Effect of pair-housing on dairy calf welfare and performance (a systematic review)
Matt Parker
15:00-16:00
Plenary: Dr Dennis Bahati
Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW)
Evidence based approach in enhancing Animal Welfare within Africa
Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW)
Evidence based approach in enhancing Animal Welfare within Africa
Xin Huo
20th June 2024 (Day 2)
Talks
Chair
Resources
10:00-11:00
Plenary: Prof Lynne Sneddon
University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Impact of science in improving aquatic animal welfare
University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Impact of science in improving aquatic animal welfare
Hannah Mumby
https://www.eurogroupfor
animals.org/library/
european-public-
perceptions-fish-welfare
https://www.nature.com/
articles/s41598-019-45464
-w
https://journals.sagepub.
com/doi/10.1177/0023
6772231198733
https://www.sciencedirect.
com/science/article/abs/pii/
S0168159124001370
https://www.youtube.com
/watchtchsi=X3zlLab_s6cZ
Lj9Y&v=HqIiGp3wsOU
&feature=
youtu.be
https://www.gu.se/en/
research/aquatic-animal-welfare-aaw
animals.org/library/
european-public-
perceptions-fish-welfare
https://www.nature.com/
articles/s41598-019-45464
-w
https://journals.sagepub.
com/doi/10.1177/0023
6772231198733
https://www.sciencedirect.
com/science/article/abs/pii/
S0168159124001370
https://www.youtube.com
/watchtchsi=X3zlLab_s6cZ
Lj9Y&v=HqIiGp3wsOU
&feature=
youtu.be
https://www.gu.se/en/
research/aquatic-animal-welfare-aaw
11:00-11:15
Ben Todhunter1,2 & Mark Ferguson3,4
1The NZ Merino Company Ltd, New Zealand; 2Cleardale Station Ltd., New Zealand; 3NeXtgen Agri International; 4Genesmith, New Zealand
A genetic approach to reducing footrot prevalence in sheep
1The NZ Merino Company Ltd, New Zealand; 2Cleardale Station Ltd., New Zealand; 3NeXtgen Agri International; 4Genesmith, New Zealand
A genetic approach to reducing footrot prevalence in sheep
Kate Flay
11:15-11:30
Luke Hecht1,2, Liedholm, S. E.1 & Elliott, V.1,3
1Wild Animal Initiative, UK; 2Durham University, UK; 3Smithsonian Institution, USA
Optimizing population density for wild animals’ welfare
1Wild Animal Initiative, UK; 2Durham University, UK; 3Smithsonian Institution, USA
Optimizing population density for wild animals’ welfare
Hannah Mumby
11:30-11:45
Sarah Bonser-Blake
Wild Welfare
Bringing together animal welfare research and application to improve husbandry practices in zoological facilities through humane education
Wild Welfare
Bringing together animal welfare research and application to improve husbandry practices in zoological facilities through humane education
Kate Flay
11:45-12:00
Siyao Shi & Legrand, A.
Compassion in World Farming (CIWF)
From research to impact for farm animal welfare: Examples from CIWF’s food business programme
Compassion in World Farming (CIWF)
From research to impact for farm animal welfare: Examples from CIWF’s food business programme
Hannah Mumby
12:45-13:00
Libby Syddall
Nestera Global
Could you make your animal welfare research more accessible and relevant?
Nestera Global
Could you make your animal welfare research more accessible and relevant?
Rebecca Parkes
13:00-13:15
Alan G. McElligott1 & Elodie F. Briefer2
1City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China; 2University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Making goat welfare research impactful
1City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China; 2University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Making goat welfare research impactful
Tamara Tadich
https://vimeo.com/473
797887/8b1867429e
https://www.zed.fr/en/catal
og/smart-as-a-goat
https://www.alanmcelligott.
co.uk/media--press
https://www.thebrooke.org/
our-work/animal-handling
https://www.cambridge.org/
core/journals/animal-welfare/article/abs/use-of-judgement-bias-
to-assess-welfare-in-farm-livestock/B9B219E9EB3
9492C82F
D3604763AD7EA
https://www.sciencedirect.
com/science/article/abs/
pii/S0149763420304735
https://phys.org/news/2014
-03-goats-clever-previously-thought.html
797887/8b1867429e
https://www.zed.fr/en/catal
og/smart-as-a-goat
https://www.alanmcelligott.
co.uk/media--press
https://www.thebrooke.org/
our-work/animal-handling
https://www.cambridge.org/
core/journals/animal-welfare/article/abs/use-of-judgement-bias-
to-assess-welfare-in-farm-livestock/B9B219E9EB3
9492C82F
D3604763AD7EA
https://www.sciencedirect.
com/science/article/abs/
pii/S0149763420304735
https://phys.org/news/2014
-03-goats-clever-previously-thought.html
13:15-13:30
Oluwarore, K. O.1, Lukas Jasiūnas1, Qureshi, F.2 & Esparza, I.1
1Healthier Hens, 2Healthier Hens Kenya
Building animal welfare knowledge and capacity through veterinary training on egg-laying hen welfare in Kenya
1Healthier Hens, 2Healthier Hens Kenya
Building animal welfare knowledge and capacity through veterinary training on egg-laying hen welfare in Kenya
Rebecca Parkes
13:30-13:45
T. Bas Rodenburg & Giersberg, M. F.
Utrecht University, The Netherlands
Enabling the transition to cage-free housing for laying hens worldwide
Utrecht University, The Netherlands
Enabling the transition to cage-free housing for laying hens worldwide
Tamara Tadich
13:45-14:00
Carolin Breitenbach, Larrateguy, M. V. & Phillips, W.
Welttierschutzstiftung (WTS) Vets United
Bridging the teaching gap: Making animal welfare education accessible with holistic teaching materials
Welttierschutzstiftung (WTS) Vets United
Bridging the teaching gap: Making animal welfare education accessible with holistic teaching materials
Rebecca Parkes
14:00-14:15
Jo Hockenhull1, Hannelly, E.2, Madders, G.2 & Cameron, A.3
1University of Bristol; 2The British Horse Society; 3University of Nottingham
Be horse aware: Thank you for not feeding other people’s horses
1University of Bristol; 2The British Horse Society; 3University of Nottingham
Be horse aware: Thank you for not feeding other people’s horses
Matt Parker
14:30-14:45
Giulia Malerbi
Aquatic Life Institute, Lewis & Clark Law School
Advocating for a preemptive ban on octopus farming
Aquatic Life Institute, Lewis & Clark Law School
Advocating for a preemptive ban on octopus farming
Alan McElligott
14:45-15:00
Emily Trunnell1, Jayne, K.2, Baines, J.2, Stoddart, G.2, Smith, R.3 & Jackson, T.4
1People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) US; 2PETA UK; 3Animal-Free Science Advocacy, Australia; 4New Zealand
Anti-Vivisection Society
A global campaign to end the forced swim test
1People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) US; 2PETA UK; 3Animal-Free Science Advocacy, Australia; 4New Zealand
Anti-Vivisection Society
A global campaign to end the forced swim test
Matt Parker
15:00-16:00
Plenary: Prof Georgia Mason
University of Guelph, Canada
How does animal welfare research change policy and practice, and how should it in the future?
University of Guelph, Canada
How does animal welfare research change policy and practice, and how should it in the future?
Alan McElligott
https://link.springer.com/
article/10.1186/s12915-023-01793-x
https://www.frontiersin.org/
journals/veterinary-science/
articles/10.3389/fvets.2019.
00382/full
https://www.int-res.com/
abstracts/dao/
v94/n3/p255-257
https://www.cambridge.org
/core/journals/animal-welfare/article/abs/why-is-
there-no-simple-
way-of-measuring-animalwelfare/1060C
E7688514A291272232EB8
9E8849
https://link.springer.com/
article/10.1007/s42761
-022-00125-6
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/7/12/90
https://hbcforlife.org/
article/10.1186/s12915-023-01793-x
https://www.frontiersin.org/
journals/veterinary-science/
articles/10.3389/fvets.2019.
00382/full
https://www.int-res.com/
abstracts/dao/
v94/n3/p255-257
https://www.cambridge.org
/core/journals/animal-welfare/article/abs/why-is-
there-no-simple-
way-of-measuring-animalwelfare/1060C
E7688514A291272232EB8
9E8849
https://link.springer.com/
article/10.1007/s42761
-022-00125-6
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/7/12/90
https://hbcforlife.org/