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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

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