Welcome to The Subject of Animal Welfare, a blog focusing on the issues surrounding the health and well-being of both domesticated and wild animals. Our society is inextricably linked with animals, whether it be pets, wildlife, farm or service animals, and it is important we continually assess and improve their welfare for our mutual benefit. Please have a read of some of the latest posts below, and please do leave a comment with any thoughts or questions you may have.
In a couple of weeks time, I will heading up to Scotland to start my Masters in Animal Behaviour and Welfare. Edinburgh University has its fair share of notable alumni, including Robert Louis Stevenson (Author of Treasure Island and The Three Muskateers and many others), Dr Robert Knox (better known as the man who dissected … More Copy and Paste
With Badminton in full swing, thousands of people will be ascending on the South Gloucestershire area to watch horse and rider partnerships take on the 30-fence cross country course, tackling oxers, water jumps and Trakehners. The event is also broadcast on National television, with many more spectators watching from the comfort of their home. With … More Clearing the Course
When we think about people keeping wild animals as pets, we usually think back to a weird daytime TV programme about the American family living with a tiger in their back yard. We rarely think of wild animals being kept as pets in the UK, but sadly this isn’t the case. Wild Futures, a charity … More Monkey Business
