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November 29, 2013

Professor Temple Grandin discuss Cattle Welfare at AVA conference
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November 29, 2013

Professor Peter Windsor at the AVA Conference discusses 24hr Pain Relief Posted on November 29, 2013 by animalethics
Better Choice, Bayer Australia Recent research carried out by Professor Peter Windsor’s team at Sydney University has shown the benefits of topically applied pain relief. But not just for a brief period, but for at least 24 hours after application to the mulesing wounds.  

November 28, 2013

Co-Founder & Director Dr M Sheil re-elected to AWI Board
Congratulations to Dr Meredith Sheil Director of Animal Ethics P/L.  She was re-elected to the Australian Wool Innovation Board receiving 139,000 votes – a clear majority over other candidates. READ MORE

November 28, 2013

Welfare Implications of Swine Castration
The Pig Site Publication A review of the literature by the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Animal Welfare Division, covering methods of castration (surgical and immunocastration) of boar pigs, pain control and alternatives to prevent boar taint. The Issue Castration of male piglets is a common practice in many countries and the vast majority of male …