by Andrew | Jun 3, 2024 | News 2024
Control methods are applied worldwide to reduce predation on livestock by European red foxes. Lethal methods are intended to kill foxes and can inflict suffering. Non-lethal methods can also inflict suffering and can unintentionally lead to death. Moral debate about...
by Andrew | Apr 12, 2024 | News 2024
A major scientific study by Emily Davies and I has just vindicated the position of celebrity naturalist and TV presenter Chris Packham, who claimed in the High Court in 2023 that circus environments can be harmful to the welfare of tigers. Packham had previously...
by Andrew | Jan 19, 2024 | News 2024
In January I was honoured to receive a PhD on vegan pet food (health, behavioural and sustainability implications). This was based on my studies in this field, and was my second PhD. My first critiqued invasive animal use within research and teaching, and explored...
by Andrew | Jan 18, 2024 | News 2024
Chickens may be the third most common pet in many countries; however, little is known about their welfare or the human–chicken relationship. Hence, using 2,000+ questionnaire responses, this study collected the most comprehensive and holistic dataset to date on...
by Andrew | Dec 31, 2023 | News 2023
On 15th November, I was profoundly honoured to be awarded Murdoch University’s Distinguished Alumnus Award, along with five others. There have been 38 previous recipients. Murdoch has over 100,000 alumni in total and I was the 4th vet graduate to receive this....
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