Team of advisors
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"Animal welfare is a multidimensional concept comprising both physical and mental aspects".
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— J. Rushen, A. Butterworth & J. C. Swanson, Journal of Animal Science 2011
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Team of ADVISOrs
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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
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WelfareMax and Animal Welfare Training Ltd
Animal welfare scientist, WelfareQuality project, Veterinarian, marine mammal welfare
Dr Karen Stockin
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Director of the Coastal-Marine Research Group, Massey University, New Zealand
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Marine mammal biology & behaviour, wild animal welfare, Anthropogenic & Environmental Impact Studies
Dr Niels van Elk
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Consultant veterinarian
Marine mammal veterinarian, marine mammal regulations and management, health-related welfare indicators
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Dr Xavier Manteca
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Professor, School of Veterinary Science, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain
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Veterinarian, farm and zoo animal welfare scientist
Steve Hearn
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Founder at Marine Mammal Specialist​
Animal training expert, captive marine mammal management and public presentation, exhibit design
Dr Andrew Greenwood​
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Consultant at International Veterinary Zoo Group
Veterinarian, zoo animal health and welfare, speciality in marine mammals and birds
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Rebecca Sommerville
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MSc Applied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare, NGO Behaviour Officer
Animal welfare assessment and improvement for canine, equine, farm and wild species
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Dr Jill Richardson
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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
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Dr Holli Eskelinen
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Assistant Director of Research Dolphins Plus | Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder
Marine mammal behaviour, bioacoustics, cognition, welfare, and health; C-Well© advisor
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Laura Riem​
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Independent Zoological consultant (website)
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Animal behaviour, training and welfare, coaching for team leaders and keepers