“The Ticking Clock: Addressing Farm Animal Welfare in Emerging Countries”
Over the last decade many emerging economies, and in particular Brazil, have established themselves as major players in global food animal production. A new paper, co-authored by our own Nina von Keyserlingk and published in the Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Ethics, examines the state of farm animal welfare in these countries.
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New research published on attitudes to pasture access for dairy cows
A paper co-authored by the AWP’s Cathy Schuppli, Nina von Keyserlingk, and Dan Weary has been recently published in the J. of Animal Science. The paper, entitled “Access to Pasture for Dairy Cows: Responses from an Online Engagement,” examined the perceptions of Canadian and American participants on the importance of pasture access for dairy cows, and […]
Article Featured on Springer Animal Sciences Facebook Page
Recent AWP alumna Sara Dubois had article selected by the Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Wildlife Research as the highlight of the August issue. // Post by Springer Animal Sciences.
UBC Dairy participates in Agassiz Fall Fair
Last weekend, our students at the UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre celebrated the 110th Agassiz Fall Fair and 66th Corn Festival in Agassiz by entering the annual parade – this year, our float had the theme “MOOlti-COW-tural” to highlight the diversity of students from many different countries that are studying here!
Prof. Dan Weary receives 2014 Charles River Laboratories’ Excellence in Refinement Award
Prof. Dan Weary receives award in recognition of his work to enhance the well-being of laboratory animals.