‘Animal Behaviour & Welfare’
VETNET LLN
2012 National CPD Conference
Monday 2nd JULY 2012
Aston University, Birmingham
Programme
9.45 am
Registration and Coffee
10.15 am
Welcome and Keynote Address by Steve Leonard, BVSc, MRCVS
TV vet and VETNET LLN Honorary President
10.45 am
CPD Workshop Session 1
A choice of one of two workshops which will be scheduled in the morning or
afternoon sessions to accommodate ranked preferences – see pages 2 and 3
 Animal Welfare versus Conservation
 Animals in Employment
 Livestock Production: Intensive versus Free Range
 Animal Collections
12.15 pm
Lunch and Networking - Exhibition open *
1.15 pm
Student Presentations from six Student Competition finalists
2.15 pm
CPD Workshop Session 2
A choice of one of two workshops as above, which will be scheduled in the
morning or afternoon sessions to accommodate ranked preferences
3.45 pm
VETNET LLN Association – The Future
Kieron Salmon, Chair of VETNET LLN National Council
4.15 pm
CLOSE
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The exhibition presents an opportunity to network and communicate with key organisations
in veterinary and animal-related education in the FE AND HE sectors. Those interested in
exhibiting should contact: enquiries@vetnetlln.ac.uk
‘Animal Behaviour & Welfare’
VETNET LLN
2012 National CPD Conference
Monday 2nd JULY 2012
Aston University, Birmingham
Workshop Outlines
1
Animal Welfare versus Conservation
This workshop examines the nature of conservation and rehabilitation/animal welfare
using case studies to illustrate different perspectives.
Contributors include:
Dr Owen Nevin, Principal Lecturer in Forestry, Conservation and Applied Science and
Head of the National School of Forestry at University of Cumbria. He is a behavioural
and population ecologist who specialises in the conservation and management of large
mammals and forest ecosystems.
Dr Sonya Hill: Research Officer, Chester Zoo specialises in primate behaviour and
welfare
Adam Grogan: Wildlife Rehabilitation Co-ordinator, RSPCA, he advises on policy with
regard to casualty wildlife and develops projects investigating the survival of
rehabilitated animals
Ray Jackson, MBE : Chairman of British Wildlife Rehabilitation Council and Manager
and Warden of Lower Moss Wood Educational Reserve & Wildlife Hospital, Cheshire
2
Animals in Employment
This workshop looks at how animals are used in employment; how their behaviour is
modified to allow them to do their jobs and how their welfare is ensured.
Contributors include:
Debbie Archer, MRCVS, equine lecturer at the University of Liverpool and attending vet
at the 2012 Olympics
Police Constable Keith Evans, Dog legislation officer (West Midlands Police), lead dog
legislation officer and identified officer for canine behaviour
Tim Watson, Director for International Affairs, British Equestrian Federation, with
responsibility for the welfare of horses transported for international events
James McKay, scientific fellow of the Zoological Society and Director of the National
Ferret School, which harnesses the animals natural abilities to support laying down
cables where pipes are tight and snake underground
Tony Cooke, Managing Director of Acrosec, a specialist security firm involved in the
training and deployment of scent dogs
3
Welfare in Livestock Production: Intensive versus Free Range
Examining the main factors that affect the choice of production method, this workshop
presents some controversial research and case studies to challenge assumptions and
stimulate discussion. For example, is outdoor always best, if animals are potentially
exposed to more extremes of weather and conditions which present a challenge to
welfare? And, how can the behaviour and welfare of animals be protected when using
intensive production methods?
Contributors include:
Bob Waller, Agricultural Manager, Freedom Food Ltd
Dr Louise Sherlock, Development Manager, Advanced Training Partnership in Intensive
Livestock Health & Production at Royal Veterinary College
Tess Howe, Skills Development Manager, British Pig Executive (BPEX)
4
Managing Successful Animal Collections
This workshop considers the paradox presented by the important role animals play in the
education of veterinary and animal-related career professionals if learning how they
work threatens their welfare! It will update the Animals in Education Code of Practice
and review standardising animal welfare policies within Animal collections.
Contributors include:
Dr Sue Baddeley, VETNET LLN Co-ordinator
Lisa Jarvis, Industry Partnership Manager, Animal Health & Welfare Industries,
LANTRA
Tracy Genever, Educational Development Manager, Blue Cross
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There is a choice of four workshops overall, two in the morning and two in the afternoon.
Delegates are asked to rank their choices on the booking form and workshops will be scheduled
to accommodate preferences where possible.