Animal welfare

CEO of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Park, Steve Nichols, explains his vision for the future of captive psittacines in the UK

How to tell if a rabbit is agitated and considerations for keeping stress levels as low as possible during visits to the veterinary practice

Therapy dogs are becoming increasingly popular, but how could the interactions be improved for the benefit of the humans and the animals?

Agria was delighted to sponsor and take part in the sixth Animal Welfare Foundation Discussion Forum

Eight tips for veterinary surgeries on how to reduce stress for animals during their hospitalisation periods.

Behaviour problems often lead to pets being relinquished or euthanised; it is important that behavioural medicine is taken seriously and animals are referred where necessary

Does Brexit present an opportunity to rationalise legislation?

Should you recommend the use of pressure vests to owners of dogs with anxiety and fear?

We interviewed Ruth Layton, Group Sustainability Director of Benchmark Holdings plc, who was awarded the BVA Chiron Award for her contributions to improving farm animal welfare within the supply chains of globally influential food brands…

With pet obesity and the accompanying health problems continuing to rise, how can veterinary professionals convince owners to change their behaviour?

Should vets be more vocal about the health problems of brachycephalic dog breeds?

'A practical approach to animal welfare law' is an informative book that stimulates the reader to question animal welfare standards in the UK

AWSELVA’s new column begins with an introduction to ethics. The column will provide analyses of issues facing the profession and consider various approaches to ethical reasoning

Veterinary teams have a wide role within society that impacts not just animals, but also humans and the environment

With pet obesity and the accompanying health problems continuing to rise, how can veterinary professionals convince owners to change their behaviour?

With a dramatic increase in animals being slaughtered while conscious over the past four years, should a meat labelling programme be introduced?

Veterinary Practice reports from the latest Animal Welfare Discussion Forum

KELLY FOLEY of Norbrook Laboratories explains why it’s important to act quickly when a cow is down

GEORGIA WOODS looks at the problem of pet obesity from the points of view of the veterinary professional, the owner and the pet – and how to gain compliance

MARION McCULLAGH examines the various factors involved in evaluating and then treating pain in the equine patient – and educating horse owners