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Feeding and exercise

WEBAs well as affecting their health, weight can also affect behaviour. An overweight pet may not be able to carry out their essential behaviours such as socialising, grooming or …

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Liver fluke guidance for equine vets

WEBThe impact of liver fluke infection on the welfare of horses is an AWF funded project currently underway at the University of Liverpool, led by Professor Diana …

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Meet our researchers

WEBAbout half of my group’s research focuses on how human behaviour, perceptions and knowledge influence companion animal health and welfare. This is …

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How to keep your rabbits happy

WEBUse good quality, deep bedding such as hay. Dirty bedding should be removed every day, as well as doing a daily ‘poo pick.’. Rabbits can produce up to 300 poos every day so it …

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Guidance for Vets

WEB3 reasons to become an AWF student grant supervisor. Our 2024 Student Grant Scheme, which aims to give students in veterinary medicine, veterinary nursing, animal welfare …

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Pre and post- operative care

WEBconcerned about your pet’s health at any time, not just after surgery, do not hesitate to contact your vet. Make sure you know what signs of discomfort to look out for and have …

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What makes my pet happy

WEBHealth protecting your pet from pain, injury and disease 4 What makes my pet happy? How can your veterinary practice help? Vets and veterinary nurses are trained in many …

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Don’t all cows walk like that

WEBHealth planning is a requirement of all farm assurance schemes and is included within DEFRA welfare codes. The emphasis should be on proactive, farm-specific planning …

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Equine Fasciolosis

WEBimpact of liver fluke on the health of horses. Contact: than healthy controls. Alison Howell (Liver fluke research study) 07889 644864 [email protected] Or follow us on …

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Discussion Forum 2024

WEBDiscussion Forum 2024. The Discussion Forum offers a unique platform to confront animal welfare issues and inspire change. It features discussions and debates about key cross …

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Caring for guinea pigs

WEBHealth — protection from illness and injury and providing treatment when needed On the whole guinea pigs are very healthy pets when cared for correctly. You can prevent many …

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Recognising abuse in animals and humans

WEBAnimal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 and The Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 provide similar legislation to punish cruelty to animals and prevent animals …

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Public Perception and Poultry Production: Comparing public …

WEBhow this relates to evidence from published data on poultry health and welfare. The factors ranked most important in public opinion are disease control, access to outdoors and size …

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Keeping pet chickens

WEB3. Behaviour — being able to behave normally. 4. Company — for animals that need to live together. 5. Health — protecting your pet from pain, sufering, injury and disease. Before …

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An introduction to goat keeping

WEBHealth Office (see Further information below) and be issued with a holding number Identify your goat by use of an ear tag or other means in accordance with the current legislation …

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Caring for your ferrets

WEBlittle insulation and can lead to health problems. 3 Your guide to keeping ferrets happy and healthy Feeding your ferret Ferrets will eat on demand so a supply of food should be …

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The practical and legal approach to the docked puppy

WEBThe Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 initially banned all tail docking of dogs in Scotland. The Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 banned docking with …

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Provide a lay summary outlining the project, focussing on the …

WEBorphaned animals were in good health. Provide a short description of your personal experience in undertaking this project This was an extremely formative experience for …

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Caring for rabbits

WEBtheir happiness and health. 2 Caring for rabbits. The need for social contact with the right animals Rabbits are very social animals which means they need contact with their own …

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