In the wake of several horrifying incidents of koalas being bashed and killed in Queensland, AAWS08 speaker Dr Samara McPhedran was consulted by The Brisbane Times for comment on the possibility that such cruel treatment of animals could indicate the perpetrators had been exposed to or involved in other forms of violence and anti-social behaviours.
Follow the link below to read the full article online:
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/queensland/psycho-koala-killers-may-have-violent-pasts/2008/08/12/1218306847426.html
Comments and discussion are welcomed.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
Gold Coast images
As well as being a beautiful holiday location, the Gold Coast in QLD is fast earning a reputation as the ideal conference destination, with a great selection of modern and well-equipped venues as well as a wide range of cost-effective accommodation options from which to choose.
If you would like to promote the International Animal Welfare Conference to your internal and external stakeholders, Gold Coast Tourism has provided us with a range of good-quality images that you may use. E-mail Jane.Speechley@daff.gov.au for high-quality versions of the following photographs and many more.
Wherever used, these images should be acknowledged with the text, "Courtesy of Gold Coast Tourism".
If you would like to promote the International Animal Welfare Conference to your internal and external stakeholders, Gold Coast Tourism has provided us with a range of good-quality images that you may use. E-mail Jane.Speechley@daff.gov.au for high-quality versions of the following photographs and many more.
Wherever used, these images should be acknowledged with the text, "Courtesy of Gold Coast Tourism".
Friday, August 8, 2008
News report: Pets pay for rising cost of living (SA)
Good afternoon all,
Please follow the link below to read an article about the recent increase in animals surrendered to shelters in SA, which is being attributed to the effects of the increasing cost of living (fuel prices, interest rate increases etc).
http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,24143969-2682,00.html
The RSPCA and the Animal Welfare League are both sponsors of the AAWS08 International Animal Welfare Conference, where the topics to be discussed will include managing the problem of abandoned animals, caring for unwanted cats and animal welfare in town planning, among tohers.
Comments and discussion on this topic are invited and welcomed.
Please follow the link below to read an article about the recent increase in animals surrendered to shelters in SA, which is being attributed to the effects of the increasing cost of living (fuel prices, interest rate increases etc).
http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,24143969-2682,00.html
The RSPCA and the Animal Welfare League are both sponsors of the AAWS08 International Animal Welfare Conference, where the topics to be discussed will include managing the problem of abandoned animals, caring for unwanted cats and animal welfare in town planning, among tohers.
Comments and discussion on this topic are invited and welcomed.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
News report: Lean industry fights back (NZ)
Good afternoon all,
Follow the link below to read an interesting item from The Dominion Post (NZ) about the ways in which sheep farmers are adapting their approaches to make their industry more viable.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/4646134a3600.html
Comments and feedback on this are invited and welcomed, especially around the theme of the pressures placed on producers by the demands of both consumers and big business, and the possible consequences for production animal welfare.
Follow the link below to read an interesting item from The Dominion Post (NZ) about the ways in which sheep farmers are adapting their approaches to make their industry more viable.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/4646134a3600.html
Comments and feedback on this are invited and welcomed, especially around the theme of the pressures placed on producers by the demands of both consumers and big business, and the possible consequences for production animal welfare.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
News report: First sale of cloned dogs.
Follow the link below to read a story from News Limited regarding what is being hailed as the first successful commercial cloning of pet dogs, conducted in South Korea.
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,24133170-2,00.html
The ethics of cloning animals is a controversial animal welfare issue and one of increasing importance as technological advances make the practice more viable.
Comments and discussions on the topic are welcome.
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,24133170-2,00.html
The ethics of cloning animals is a controversial animal welfare issue and one of increasing importance as technological advances make the practice more viable.
Comments and discussions on the topic are welcome.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Banners and buttons for websites and e-mail - now available.
Good afternoon all,
With just four weeks to go til AAWS08, we are delighted to advise that we now have a series of AAWS08 banners and buttons, available in three sizes and suitable for use on websites and in e-mail autosignatures.
You are very welcome to use these banners and buttons to promote your support, sponsorship or participation in AAWS08.
The banners and buttons are an attractive animated design and are available in GIF format as well as Flash versions.
If you would like to use and share these banners and buttons, please e-mail Jane Speechley on Jane.Speechley@daff.gov.au.
Friday, August 1, 2008
AVA establishes Centre for Companion Animals in the Community.
Just in case you missed the latest news from the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA). To find out more or subscribe to the CCAC newsletter, visit http://www.ccac.net.au/.
The AVA is a sponsor of the AAWS08 International Animal Welfare Conference.
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The Centre for Companion Animals in the Community (CCAC) has been established by the Australian Veterinary Association as a centre of expertise on companion animal ownership and management.
Nearly two-thirds of Australian households have some kind of pet, and over half have dogs or cats. Recognising the high level of pet ownership in our community, the Centre for Companion Animals in the Community has as its vision "An Australian society which successfully integrates companion animals."
Successful integration of companion animals means working for the best outcomes for pets, pet owners, non-pet owners and the wider community.
The CCAC has been established to provide high quality information on key animal management issues, produced by experts in their field.
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A new animal management resource
The new CCAC website has been launched, and takes a fresh approach to solving animal management issues.
We aim to bring you high quality information to assist in the development of effective and workable policy.
Barking dogs, leash laws, cat confinement, identification and strays are just a few of over 20 major topic areas covered on the site.
Most animal management issues are complex, and 'quick-fixes' are rare, so it is critical to have access to best practice and high quality evidence based information when addressing animal management policy in your community.
The AVA is a sponsor of the AAWS08 International Animal Welfare Conference.
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The Centre for Companion Animals in the Community (CCAC) has been established by the Australian Veterinary Association as a centre of expertise on companion animal ownership and management.
Nearly two-thirds of Australian households have some kind of pet, and over half have dogs or cats. Recognising the high level of pet ownership in our community, the Centre for Companion Animals in the Community has as its vision "An Australian society which successfully integrates companion animals."
Successful integration of companion animals means working for the best outcomes for pets, pet owners, non-pet owners and the wider community.
The CCAC has been established to provide high quality information on key animal management issues, produced by experts in their field.
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A new animal management resource
The new CCAC website has been launched, and takes a fresh approach to solving animal management issues.
We aim to bring you high quality information to assist in the development of effective and workable policy.
Barking dogs, leash laws, cat confinement, identification and strays are just a few of over 20 major topic areas covered on the site.
Most animal management issues are complex, and 'quick-fixes' are rare, so it is critical to have access to best practice and high quality evidence based information when addressing animal management policy in your community.
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