Universities Federation for Animal
Welfare
WHAT IS UFAW?
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The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) is an
independent registered charity that works to develop and promote
improvements in the welfare of all animals through scientific and
educational activity worldwide.
Is an independent organisation, and throughout its history its
work has largely been funded by donations, subscriptions and
legacies.
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It aims to improve the welfare of animals kept as pets, in zoos,
laboratories, on farms and of wild animals.
HISTORY OF UFAW
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Originally known as University of London Animal Welfare Society
(ULAWS).
Founded in London, England in 1926.
Founder was Major Charles Hume, who based his belief that
animal problems must be tackled on a scientific basis, with
maximum of sympathy but minimum of sentimentality.
The name was changed to Universities Federation for Animal
Welfare (UFAW) in 1938 as interest increased by people and
institutions who got more involved.
Then in 1987, the Council Members became also the Trustees of
the Humane Slaughter Association (HSA).
The HSA and UFAW are financially independent but have
worked closely together for many years to advance farm animal
welfare.
MAIN AIMS
From the first days of UFAW, these have been their
stated aims;
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To promote interest in Animal Welfare in Great Britain and abroad,
by education and other methods.
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To obtain and provide accurate information relating in Animal
Welfare.
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To encourage the welfare of animals to those who are involved themselves in
animals, be that vets, zoos, wildlife parks, farming, laboratories, pet shops and
pet owners.
To lessen the pain and fear inflicted on animals by man.
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Researching themselves on different methods on how animals are looked after
and treated in their home country and abroad, then passing on their knowledge
to others through hand books, DVDs and lectures.
To influence those who work with Animals.
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Through, schools, college and organisations.
Providing information on how to deal with situations that might lead to harm to
the animal. Also encouragement to intervene when an animal is in the situation
of abuse.
To further and promote legislation for the protection of animals.
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To uphold the protection of animals through state law and enforcing prosecution
to those who don’t abide by them.
OBJECTIVES
As UFAW is an internationally respected Animal Welfare Charity,
it’s formal objectives is to publishes animal welfare awareness.
This is achieved by handbooks, videos, leaflets, reports and
journals, Animal Care Handbooks, such as;
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The Sciences of Animal Welfare By David Mellor, Emily PattersonKane and Kevin Stafford.
This book examines past, present and future practices and thinking,
including the wide-ranging interests within society that influence
attitudes towards animals and conversely how animal welfare scientists
may influence those attitudes.
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Environmental Enrichment for Captive Animals By Robert J Young.
This book helps to provide information on environmental enrichment as
a simple and effective means of improving animal welfare in any
species – companion, farm, laboratory and zoo.
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The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory
and Other Research Animals By Robert Hubrecht and James
Kirkwood.
This book focuses on best practice principles throughout, providing
comprehensive coverage, as well as addressing the husbandry of
laboratory animals, the content is also of great value to zoos and aquaria.
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Management and Welfare of Farm Animals The UFAW Farm
Handbook By John Webster.
This book promotes the humane treatment of livestock within the practical
business context of modern farming, from hens to beef cattle.
THE FIVE FREEDOMS
UFAW believes that where there is any doubt the animal should be
given the benefit of the doubt and treated as if it were sentient and that, from an ethical point of view, it is essential that we take
these “feelings” into account in all our dealings with them.
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Freedom from hunger and thirst - by ready access to fresh
water and a diet to maintain full health and vigor.
Freedom from pain, injury and disease - by prevention or rapid
diagnosis and treatment.
Freedom from discomfort - by providing an appropriate
environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area.
Freedom from fear and distress - by providing conditions and
care which avoid mental suffering.
Freedom to express normal behaviour - by providing sufficient
space, proper facilities and company of the animal's own kind.
RSPCA FREEDOM FOOD
Freedom Food is the RSPCA’s farm assurance and food
labeling scheme. It is the only UK farm assurance scheme
to focus solely on improving the welfare of farm animals
reared for food.
HISTORY OF FREEDOM FOOD
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Set up by the RSPCA in 1994
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Base their Freedoms on that of the Five Freedoms
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Aims to provided and maintain a happy and healthy life for
farmed animals
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Wholly owned subsidiary of RSPCA
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Independent from food and farming industries
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Volunteer
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Greatly supported by Jamie Oliver and Hugh FearnleyWhittingstall
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, it is hoped the research presented on UFAW and
the Five Freedoms, has increased your knowledge and
understanding of what this organisation is about..
It is not just about preventing people from harming animals, but
gives us as pet owners, along side zoos, labourites and farming, a
foundation of respect and care for animals, domestic or wild.
There is no “wrong place” where an animal should be, but in how
an animal is kept. With the Five Freedoms, UFAW has giving us
the knowledge and common sense of how animals should be
treated and cared for, as, to say, the same as we would want to be
treated. And when it comes to the end of an animals life, the
strictest and safest procedures are been over looked and improved
to the animals well being.