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Today, we celebrate the dedication and compassion of veterinary professionals worldwide who work tirelessly to ensure the health and well-being of animals. From beloved pets to wildlife, veterinarians play a crucial role in safeguarding animal welfare, preventing diseases, and promoting responsible pet ownership. Let's take a moment to appreciate their expertise, care and unwavering commitment to the furry, feathered, and scaled members of our families and communities. Check out our article on '10 Foods That You Should Never Feed Your Dog' - https://lnkd.in/dB-zntne #worldveterinaryday #animalhealth #veterinarycare #evergreenclubapp #seniorstodaymagazine #seniorstoday

Join Our Insightful Webinar on Animal Welfare Concerns! Led by Dr. Sunday Agbonika, this session will dive deep into key issues affecting animal welfare today and explore practical solutions for creating a better environment for animals. Whether you’re a vet, farmer, or pet owner, this webinar will help you make a difference in animal welfare! Register Now: https://lnkd.in/dwaxU3sJ #VetKonect #ReimaginingAnimalCare #AnimalWelfare #VetKonect #Webinar #VeterinaryCare Terese Shadrach Akpem NVMA (Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association) World Animal Protection World Organisation for Animal Health

🐾 Understanding Animal Welfare in Veterinary Care 🐾 By paolo martelli and Karthiyani Krishnasamy When animals undergo veterinary treatment, whether for therapy, quarantine, or preventive care, their natural behaviors and choices are often restricted, impacting their overall wellbeing. Traditional concepts of animal welfare don’t fully capture the unique challenges faced by these animals. A new paradigm is being proposed that distinguishes between animal wellbeing and animal welfare, offering clearer guidance for ensuring the comfort and quality of life for animals in human care. This approach aims to enhance our understanding and improve the practices surrounding the welfare of animals during their medical journeys. Explore more about this important topic in our latest entry! https://lnkd.in/gRh6YDXm This entry is adapted from the peer-reviewed paper https://lnkd.in/gDSR3bum Animals MDPI #AnimalWelfare #VeterinaryCare #AnimalWellbeing #VeterinaryMedicine #AnimalRights

Ontario is supporting animal health and well-being by working to improve access to veterinary care. The proposed Enhancing Professional Care for Animals Act has support from animal welfare, veterinary and agricultural groups. https://lnkd.in/gbvhFmEZ

Most farm animals are transported at least once during their lifetime. Their welfare during transport is a complex and multi-faceted topic. WOAH has developed standards to help countries ensure animal welfare during transport. In the Observatory's latest survey, we analysed if Veterinary Authorities were implementing WOAH standards on animal welfare during transport. The results are out. Read the report: https://lnkd.in/e68Cvq4B

The 1962 animal ambulance service enhances animal welfare by ensuring rapid response to injured animals, reducing wait times for assistance. Trained personnel provide specialized care and safe transport to veterinary facilities, alleviating suffering. Just as emergency services are vital for humans, the 1962 service is equally important for animals "We can identify a person by their compassion towards animals." #onemission #1962 #AnimalAmbulance #mahatmagandhiji #animalhelpline #noshouldanimaldiewithouttreatment #CowCare #LivestockWellbeing  #FarmManagement #AnimalWelfare #KarunaTeam #KarunaFoundationTrust #NGO #WildlifePhotography #PetLovers #SaveAnimals #AnimalRescue #AnimalRights #LoveAnimals #AnimalKingdom #AnimalProtection #AnimalsOfInstagram #AnimalPlanet #EndangeredSpecies #WildlifeConservation #CuteAnimals #AnimalCare #AnimalPhotography

[Inside AVS: What do Animal Welfare Investigation Officers Really Do?]   At the Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS), a cluster of the National Parks Board, we are committed to ensuring the health and welfare of animals in our community. Our dedicated officers work tirelessly to investigate cases of animal cruelty, facing daily challenges in their mission to protect our animal companions.   Our latest video sheds light on the daily challenges that Investigation officers face in protecting our animal companions.   Our investigative process is meticulous and often time-consuming, sometimes spanning months. This thoroughness is essential for building strong cases that can withstand legal scrutiny.   We value community support in our efforts. You can assist us by: 1. Providing detailed reports, including location, date, time, suspect details, and any available photo or video evidence 2. Being prepared to testify if a case proceeds to court 3. Refraining from social media speculation that could impede ongoing investigations   Pet ownership is a lifelong commitment. Abandonment or mistreatment of animals is a serious offence under Singapore law.   To report cases of animal neglect or cruelty, please call 1800 476 1600 or visit www.avs.gov.sg/feedback.   #AnimalWelfare #AVSSingapore #AVSInvestigations

Last month, I had a chance to have a very interesting chat with @Marscha from DaretoCare about my personal experiences with Animal Welfare. 🥰 It was very nice to have the chance to exchange about my vision on how to find realistic solutions for improving the conditions for animals in Europe, more specifically through the EU legislative process. 🤗 It’s definitely not the first or the last time that I’m saying this, but we really need to 1) increase animal health and welfare literacy for politicians and 2) political literacy for veterinary professionals and animal caretakers! 📚 Spoiler alert: this episode contains tips for vets to become more politically active and to use their extremely valuable “in field” knowledge to help saving lives through better legislation 🥹

[Proposed guidelines for animal shelters – Share your views by 1 Feb 2025] The Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS), a cluster of NParks, is seeking inputs from the public on a proposed set of guidelines for animal shelters in Singapore. These guidelines aim to establish common standards of animal welfare and share best practices across all shelters. Animal shelters play an important role in the care and rehoming of pet animals in Singapore and currently operate with their own set of practices and standards. Following engagements with our Animal Welfare Group (AWG) rehoming partners over the last three years and inputs from a focus group discussion held in September 2024 with representatives from animal shelters, veterinarians, and animal trainers, we are ready to share the proposed sections for the guidelines. Your views are crucial in shaping these guidelines which will go towards enhancing the care of the for animals in shelters in Singapore. To participate in the consultation, please complete our online survey by 2 February 2025: https://lnkd.in/giMYMSA4 #AnimalBuzzSG #CityinNatureSG

Did you know that your pet could be your greatest wellness partner? The bond we share with animals goes beyond companionship. Pets can reduce stress, boost mental health, and even contribute to our physical well-being. From lowering blood pressure to easing anxiety, they play an important role in improving our lives. But here’s the deal—this bond goes both ways. Ensuring they live in humane conditions with proper care is our responsibility. How does your bond with your pets or animals enhance your life, and what are you doing to ensure their welfare? #animalwelfare #onehealth #animals Animal Welfare Institute Animal Welfare Association Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) Image credit: American Veterinary Association