Animal Welfare Plenary Abstracts
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Perspectives from a
Human Primate Mark Mitchell, DVM, MS, PhD, DECZM, Louisiana State University Watch Video (Login required) Full Abstract
Welfare. We use this term in many different ways. It can define how we look and manage others, as well as ourselves. When it comes to animals, and we should include ourselves, how we define welfare can affect how we care for our patients and our own work-life harmony. It is important for us to take a moment to evaluate our approach and opinions on welfare using evidence-directed data to ensure we are meeting our potential as caretakers of the wildlife and humans in our society. The purpose of this presentation is to remind us of this importance. |
Consideration in Wildlife Rehabilitation Practices
Jennifer Convy, AWS Wildlife Center Watch Video (Login required) Full Abstract
What are the criteria to consider ensuring animal welfare in your care? This discussion covers best practices in animal welfare: intake, rehabilitation, medical care, pre-release conditioning, and release. What factors should you be thinking about, what factors should you be taking action on and what should you never lose sight of? |
Best Practices in Accepting
Non-releasable Wildlife for Ambassador Programs Gail Buhl, University of Minnesota Watch Video (Login required) Full Abstract
How can we use best practices accepting non-releasable wildlife into an ambassador program? How can using animal welfare set ourselves and the animals in our educational programs up for success from the start? This discussion is an overview of criteria to assist you in making these important life-long decisions. |