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The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) has announced its 2024 award winners. The recipients will be presented with their awards, and speak about their work, at the UFAW International Animal Welfare Conference taking place in Porto, Portugal, on 10 – 11 July 2024.
15 May 2024
On the 7 February, UFAW Trustee Dr Siobhan Abeyesinghe delivered a research seminar at the University of Chester, UK titled ‘In conversation with chickens: Using behaviour to understand chicken cognition and welfare’ as part of the UFAW LINKS scheme.
12 April 2024
Following the publication of the second edition of ‘Understanding Animal Welfare’ in the UFAW/Wiley-Blackwell book series, we spoke to author David Fraser to find out more. David Fraser, CM, PhD, is Professor Emeritus in the Animal Welfare Program at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
7 February 2024
UFAW International Animal Welfare Conference 2024
Porto, Portugal
10 – 11 July 2024
Translating wildlife welfare into practice: wildlife management in the 21st century
Online
16 May 2024
Please consider making a donation to our spring appeal. Your donation, however big or small matters, just as the welfare of every animal does too
UFAW’s work relies on the support of our members and donors. Please help us to make even bigger strides in animal welfare science by leaving a legacy, donating or becoming a member of UFAW.
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