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CHAPTER REPORTS
from June 2023 Courier
by ANZCVS
Animal Welfare
The Chapter is not only excited about the great program for 2023 Science Week which includes international speakers presenting at joint sessions, Sarah Heath (Behaviour medicine), Rowena Packer (Brachycephaly) and Ian Robertson (Animal law) but two of our members have received special acknowledgement.
Dr Andrea Harvey’s ground-breaking work on assessing welfare of wild animals is being applied to a multitude of diverse wildlife issues including Australian water birds as indicators of water quality and wetland health, koala conservation and predator-prey relationships with dingoes and kangaroos. Andrea’s research has focused on wild horses but has enormous potential benefits for many other species.
Andrea’s latest article Mental Experiences in Wild Animals: Scientifically Validating
Measurable Welfare Indicators in FreeRoaming Horses is published in Animals.
Congratulations are also extended to Dr Anne Quain for being selected as one of the inaugural residents of The Ethics Centre. Anne was one of a diverse range of practitioners including writers, artists, designers, veterinarians, cultural leaders, researchers and business professionals. The residency program provides an opportunity for thinkers, leaders, makers and facilitators to create and share in a collaborative and welcoming space.
The Chapter congratulates Dr Roger Meischke for attaining Life Member of the College. Well done Roger.
The Chapter is also offering the 2023 Animal Welfare Veterinary Student Publication Award to encourage and recognize students publishing to further our understanding of animal welfare. The Award is open to all veterinary students, including postgraduates who have published in the last 18 months. Details will be circulated to all College chapters soon. The is the second time the Award has been offered.
Dr Dianne Evans President
