Wageningen UR Livestock Research uses its broad expertise about animal welfare (behaviour, physiology and health) in research and knowledge transfer to improve the livestock sector. During this process it is important that the contributions are scientifically supported and that, in relation to the current opinions of our clients and other involved parties, they indicate what is important for the animal as objectively as possible. The sphere of activity is allied to various zoological, veterinary and social science disciplines.
Centre for Animal Welfare and Adaptation (CAWA)
The Animal Welfare department of Wageningen Livestock Research has set up a collaborative network on animal welfare together with the Adaptation Physiology group of Wageningen University. It is called the Wageningen Centre for Animal Welfare and Adaptation (CAWA). Details about the centre can soon be found at www.cawa.wur.nl
Cooperation
The DierenWelzijnsWeb (Animal Welfare Web) is the central point where expertise, experience and educational aids about animal welfare are combined. The DierenWelzijnsWeb is an initiative of the Animal Welfare Lectorate in cooperation with the Groene Kenniscoöperatie (Agricultural Expertise Cooperative), Wageningen UR and the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality.
For more information, go to www.dierenwelzijnsweb.nl