Congratulations to these Winter 2022 Graduates who have worked with the AWP this past year!
Congratulations to Allison Welk on graduating with her Masters degree in Applied Animal Biology! Her research focused on investigating the effects of intake-based weaning and forage type on the feeding behaviour and performance of dairy calves. Allison is currently a PhD student at the University of Guelph where she continues to research the health and welfare of […]
PhD Candidate is in the June issue of Vancouver magazine!
“[Makowska] gained an interest in lab-animal welfare while an undergrad studying biology and psychology; in her current work, she’s researching the benefits of enriched environments not just for rats, but for the lab technicians who handle them.” Read the full article here.* Way to go, Jo! ***The link, via PressReader, requires an account to access […]
Animal Welfare Alum Helps Set Standards for Whole Foods Market
After completing her PhD in 2006, Frances Flower joined the Whole Foods Market team managing the day-to-day operations of their animal welfare program.
PhD graduate appointed as BC SPCA Chief Scientific Officer
Sara Dubois recently completed her PhD with UBC’s Animal Welfare Program and has now been appointed as the BC SPCA’s first Chief Scientific Officer. The BC SPCA is the first animal welfare organization in Canada to establish such a position.
Liv Baker: Translocation stress in Stephens’ kangaroo rats
Liv Baker’s PhD dissertation studied the effects of translocation on kangaroo rats, and how stressors during translocation can compromise the animals’ ability to cope.
Wildlife groups find common ground
Research conducted by UBC’s Sara Dubois found the majority of those surveyed believe habitat loss and pollution are the biggest threats to wildlife.
New paper published on human-wildlife conflict features BC ‘pot’ bears
The story of the BC ‘pot’ bears became international news in summer 2010 – now PhD student Sara Dubois has recently published her 2011 community survey of Christina Lake residents in an article in the journal Animals. The two-phase phone survey of local attitudes documented varying beliefs about wildlife feeding and management actions for problem […]
Ph.D. student Gosia Zobel wins prize for best presentation
Gosia Zobel, a PhD student in UBC’s Animal Welfare Program, took home the coveted award for best student presentation at the University of Guelph’s 6th Annual Animal Welfare Symposium. Gosia’s presentation discussed emerging health and welfare issues for dairy goats. Her energetic and simple presentation style earned the audience’s approval.
PhD Student Improves Life for Shelter Dogs
Living in a shelter can be a very traumatic experience for an animal – something Nancy Clarke has witnessed first-hand over her years working at the Vancouver Animal Shelter.
Dairy crew gathers to wish Katy farewell
Katy Proudfoot is completing her PhD research and leaving the UBC Dairy Farm. Last week Katy gave a farewell seminar at the UBC Dairy Centre. Team members (photo below) gathered to wish her well. In the photo (starting at the left side of the front row): Rolnei Rua Daros, Cristiano Ramos, William Costa, Augusto Madureira, Eraldo Drago Filho, Kathrin Louise Proudfoot […]