A graphic with a blue banner at the top containing white, line-drawn images of a buffalo, dog, bird, fish, mouse and chicken and the UFAW logo. A photograph of white rabbit in a laboratory is shown. The text reads: Comparing training methods to promote better animal welfare outcomes for animals in the research and teaching industry.

🔍 NEW STUDY compares training methods used in research and teaching settings to identify approaches that promote better animal welfare outcomes.

🔗 Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/Ybqq50YmY7g

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare

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📖 NEW BOOK REVIEW published in Animal Welfare:

The Omnivore’s Deception: What We Get Wrong About Meat, Animals, and Ourselves. By John Sanbonmatsu. Reviewed by Cynthia Joanne Naydani.

🔗 Read the full review here: https://ow.ly/EsL350YmWJy

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare

A graphic with a blue banner at the top containing white, line-drawn images of a buffalo, dog, bird, fish, mouse and chicken and the UFAW logo. A photograph of piglets is shown. The text reads: Examining the links between temperature, piglet behaviour and survival during winder in outdoor housing in Australia.

🔍 NEW STUDY investigates the relationship between winter temperatures, piglet behaviour and survival in outdoor housing in Australia.

🔗 Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/Qf3F50YlQlO

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare

A graphic with a blue banner at the top containing white, line-drawn images of a buffalo, dog, bird, fish, mouse and chicken and the UFAW logo. A photograph of a herd of dairy cows is shown. The text reads: Non-invasive physiological indicators of welfare in dairy cows.

🔍 NEW STUDY identifies non-invasive physiological indicators to assess dairy cow welfare.

🔗 Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/BlM750YiPGZ

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare #DairyCowWelfare

A graphic with a blue banner at the top containing white, line-drawn images of a buffalo, dog, bird, fish, mouse and chicken and the UFAW logo. A photograph of grey donkey grazing in a field is shown. The text reads: Horse and donkey owners’ perspectives on fireworks and their impact on equids in the UK.

🔍 NEW STUDY explores UK horse and donkey owners’ perspectives on fireworks and their impacts on equid behaviour and welfare.

🔗 Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/g3zU50YiOI3

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare #EquineWelfare

A graphic with a blue banner at the top containing white, line-drawn images of a buffalo, dog, bird, fish, mouse and chicken and the UFAW logo. A photograph of a Golden Retriever dog is shown. The text reads: Measuring the accessibility of veterinary care for companion animals in England and Wales.

🔍 NEW STUDY maps access to veterinary care for companion animals in England and Wales, identifying regional disparities and potential gaps in service provision.

🔗 Read the full open-access article here: https://ow.ly/AcPR50Y9owC

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare #CompanionAnimals #Veterinary

A graphic with a blue banner at the top containing white, line-drawn images of a buffalo, dog, bird, fish, mouse and chicken and the UFAW logo. A photograph of pig is shown. The text reads: A non-AI preliminary algorithm for the prediction and detection of highly pathogenic African swine fever in pigs using health monitoring collars.

🔍 NEW STUDY introduces a non-AI preliminary algorithm that uses data from health monitoring collars to predict and detect highly pathogenic African swine fever in pigs.

🔗 Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/TlSS50Y9ntq

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare

A graphic with a blue banner at the top containing white, line-drawn images of a buffalo, dog, bird, fish, mouse and chicken and the UFAW logo. A photograph of two kittens is shown. The text reads: Exploring kitten socialisation practices and welfare implications within a Swedish breeding association.

🔍 NEW STUDY explores kitten socialisation practices within a Swedish breeding association and examines how early-life handling and environments can influence kitten welfare and behaviour outcomes.

🔗 Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/ILZ150Y9nhX

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare

A flyer for the UFAW Links Scheme showing a photo of our newest Links member. The UFAW logo is displayed in white in the top left-hand corner. The text reads Welcome to the newest member of our links scheme. A photo of Dr Dyah Ayu Widiasih is shown.

Welcome to our newest LINK member, Dr Dyah Ayu Widiasih, Department of Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia.

🔗 Want to learn more about our LINKs scheme? Visit: ow.ly/oyRP50W01p5

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare

A graphic with a blue banner at the top containing white, line-drawn images of a buffalo, dog, bird, fish, mouse and chicken and the UFAW logo. A photograph of donkeys standing on a beach in Kenya is shown. The text reads: Characterising donkey welfare challenges and opportunities associated with human activities and environmental factors in seven Kenyan counties.

🔍 NEW STUDY investigates how human activities and environmental factors shape donkey welfare outcomes across multiple regions in Kenya, highlighting areas where welfare may be improved.

🔗 Read the full open-access article here: https://ow.ly/C29p50XZXVN

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare

A graphic with a blue banner at the top containing white, line-drawn images of a buffalo, dog, bird, fish, mouse and chicken and the UFAW logo. A photograph of pigs in a pen is shown. The text reads: Potential new biomarkers in pig saliva for differentiating between the effects of different conditions of mixing and density at pre-slaughter A preliminary proteomic study.

🔍 NEW STUDY examines whether pig saliva can be used to identify biomarkers associated with different pre-slaughter mixing and density conditions.

🔗 Read the full open-access article here: https://ow.ly/33j150XZXrL

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare

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#AquaticAnimalSentience #FishWelfare #AnimalWelfareScience #AquaculturePolicy #EthicalSeafood

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Welcome to our newest LINK member, Dr Dagmawi Yitbarek, School of Veterinary Medicine, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia.

🔗 Want to learn more about our LINKs scheme? Visit: ow.ly/oyRP50W01p5

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare

A graphic with a blue banner at the top containing white, line-drawn images of a buffalo, dog, bird, fish, mouse and chicken and the UFAW logo. A photograph of a farmer next to cows in a field is shown. The text reads: Relationships between farmer well-being and the welfare of their animals A One Welfare scoping review.

🔍 NEW STUDY uses a #OneWelfare scoping review to map relationships between farmer well-being and the welfare of their animals.

🔗 Read the full open-access article here: https://ow.ly/mQa350XZQlo

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare

A graphic with a blue banner at the top containing white, line-drawn images of a buffalo, dog, bird, fish, mouse and chicken and the UFAW logo. A photograph of sheep in a saleyard is shown. The text reads: Data analysis of the mortality of cattle and sheep recorded in a sample of Australian saleyards.

🔍 NEW STUDY analyses mortality data for cattle and sheep across Australian saleyards, highlighting patterns and potential welfare risks during handling and sale.

🔗 Read the full open‑access article here: ow.ly/jHfp50XZRtg

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare

UFAW Centenary Conference 2026 celebrating 100 years of science for animal welfare, held 23-25 June at Senate House, University of London and online.

📢 Abstract submission and registration reminder!

As we celebrate 100 years of UFAW, we invite you to join our 3-day conference to explore the latest developments in #AnimalWelfareScience

More details and submission portal: https://www.scienceforanimalwelfare2026.org/

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🔍 NEW STUDY examines public perceptions and attitudes towards animal welfare in Iran, considering views across different animal sectors and welfare issues.

🔗 Read the full open-access article here: ow.ly/53ih50XZQLb

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare

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Welcome to our newest LINK member, Dr Ochuko Joshua Eriegha, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Nigeria Maritime University, Nigeria.

🔗 Want to learn more about our LINKs scheme? Visit: ow.ly/oyRP50W01p5

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare

A graphic with a blue banner at the top containing white, line-drawn images of a buffalo, dog, bird, fish, mouse and chicken and the UFAW logo. A photograph of lion in a zoo is shown. The text reads: From concept to action Operationalising animal welfare strategies in zoos and aquaria.

🔍 NEW STUDY examines how animal welfare strategies can be effectively operationalised in zoos and aquaria, moving from high-level concepts to practical implementation.

🔗 Read the full open-access article here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare

A flyer for the UFAW Links Scheme showing a photo of our newest Links member. The UFAW logo is displayed in white in the top left-hand corner. The text reads Welcome to the newest member of our links scheme. A photo of Dr Onneta Regasa is shown.

Welcome to our newest LINK member, Dr Onneta Regasa, School of Veterinary Medicine, Wallega University, Ethiopia.

🔗Want to learn more about our LINKs scheme? Visit: ow.ly/oyRP50W01p5

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare

A flyer for the UFAW Centenary Conference 2026. A photo of Senate House, London, is shown, as is the UFAW logo in white. The text reads: 100 years of Science for Animal Welfare. Senate House, University of London, UK and Online, 23-25 June 2026.

📢 Registration & abstract submission are now open for UFAW’s Centenary Conference 2026.

As UFAW marks its centenary, we invite you to join this 3-day conference to explore the latest developments in #animalwelfarescience.

Further details and submissions: scienceforanimalwelfare2026.org

Empowering Fish Farmers With your support, we will deliver a 7-session training program for 30 local students in Kenya, who aim to become Fish Welfare Agents.

💙 Donations help keep this work happening where it matters most: on farms - https://ethicalseafoodresearch.com/donate-kenya/

#FishWelfare #Aquaculture #OnFarmImpact #AnimalWelfareScience #SustainableSeafood

🔍 NEW STUDY examines key on-farm influences on broiler chicken welfare in commercial systems in West Java, Indonesia.

🔗 Read the full open-access article here: https://ow.ly/C3e350XLne0

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare

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🔍 NEW STUDY examines pet guardians’ attitudes towards the financial cost of pet care in Aotearoa New Zealand.

🔗 Read the full open-access article here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare

Biologging assessment of behavioural and physiological responses of European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) during stress challenges - Scientific Reports Scientific Reports - Biologging assessment of behavioural and physiological responses of European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) during stress challenges

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#SPEmembers

#FishWelfare #Biologging #Aquaculture #StressPhysiology #SeaBass #AnimalWelfareScience

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⌛ Last chance! Nominations for the UFAW Medal for Outstanding Contributions to #AnimalWelfareScience close tomorrow!

Do you know someone whose research, teaching, service, or advocacy has made a significant difference to animal welfare? Nominate them here: https://ow.ly/LEoz50XGjkq

⏳ Just one week left to nominate an individual for the UFAW Medal for Outstanding Contributions to #AnimalWelfareScience!

Do you know someone whose research, teaching, service, or advocacy has significantly benefited #animalwelfare? Nominate them here: ow.ly/Bs7b50X3ENT

📅 Nominations close 10 Dec

A flyer for the UFAW Links Scheme showing a photo of our newest Links member. The UFAW logo is displayed in white in the top left-hand corner. The text reads Welcome to the newest member of our links scheme. A photo of Dr Pantaleo Gemma is shown.

Welcome to our newest LINK member, Dr Pantaleo Gemma, Lecturer in Animal Welfare, Ethics and Legislation at Malta College of Art, Science and Technology.

Our LINKs scheme aims to foster engagement with #animalwelfarescience across a global network of universities and colleges: ow.ly/oyRP50W01p5

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doi.org/10.1016/j.aq...
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#FishWelfare #Aquaculture #AnimalWelfareScience #HumaneSlaughter #Neuroscience #ElectricalStunning #Seabass #Seabream #EthicalAquaculture

A graphic with a blue banner at the top containing white, line-drawn images of a buffalo, dog, bird, fish, mouse and chicken and the UFAW logo. A photograph of dog in a shelter kennel is shown. The text reads: The role of breed and personality descriptions in influencing perceptions of shelter dog adoptability.

🔍 NEW STUDY suggests that removing breed labels, and instead using personality descriptions, significantly boosts perceived adoptability of shelter dogs.

Read the full open-access article here: ow.ly/qE4050XyGga

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare