Team of advisors
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"Animal welfare is a multidimensional concept comprising both physical and mental aspects".
— J. Rushen, A. Butterworth & J. C. Swanson, Journal of Animal Science 2011
Team of ADVISOrs
The above quote demonstrates the holistic, all-encompassing nature of assessing welfare. Therefore, in order to provide the best welfare evaluations possible, AWE has engaged a team of international experts on animal welfare. Together, their world-leading knowledge and experience covers the many different contexts where welfare assessments occur. For each case AWE works on, the advisors with expertise regarding the environment, species and/or welfare issue will be consulted and their suggestions integrated into the project.
Dr Andy Butterworth
WelfareMax and Animal Welfare Training Ltd
Animal welfare scientist, WelfareQuality project, Veterinarian, marine mammal welfare
Dr Karen Stockin
Director of the Coastal-Marine Research Group, Massey University, New Zealand
Marine mammal biology & behaviour, wild animal welfare, Anthropogenic & Environmental Impact Studies
Dr Niels van Elk
Consultant veterinarian
Marine mammal veterinarian, marine mammal regulations and management, health-related welfare indicators
Dr Xavier Manteca
Professor, School of Veterinary Science, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain
Veterinarian, farm and zoo animal welfare scientist
Steve Hearn
Founder at Marine Mammal Specialist
Animal training expert, captive marine mammal management and public presentation, exhibit design
Dr Andrew Greenwood
Consultant at International Veterinary Zoo Group
Veterinarian, zoo animal health and welfare, speciality in marine mammals and birds
Rebecca Sommerville
MSc Applied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare, NGO Behaviour Officer
Animal welfare assessment and improvement for canine, equine, farm and wild species
Dr Jill Richardson
Program Director, Marine Ecosystems and Society, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, University of Miami
Marine mammal behaviour, acoustics, welfare, cognition, and health; education; outreach; C-Well© advisor
Dr Holli Eskelinen
Assistant Director of Research Dolphins Plus | Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder
Marine mammal behaviour, bioacoustics, cognition, welfare, and health; C-Well© advisor
Laura Riem
Independent Zoological consultant (website)
Animal behaviour, training and welfare, coaching for team leaders and keepers