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Carly Halliday
@carlyhalliday.bsky.social
Public Affairs Lead - Universities Federation for Animal Welfare & the Humane Slaughter Association
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🔍NEW OPINION PAPER warns that framing #cat confinement as an uncomplicated “win-win” for #wildlife and cats risks misleading the public and undermining trust in #conservation and #animalwelfare messaging.

🔗 Read the full paper here: ow.ly/Km3l50X8pKy

#AnimalWelfareScience
October 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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We’re thrilled to announce the dates for the UFAW Centenary Conference 2026:

📅 23-25 June 2026
📍Senate House, University of London, UK and online

Join us as we celebrate 100 years of science for animal welfare! More details coming soon: ufaw.org.uk/ufaw100
September 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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📢 We’re hiring!

Together with our sister charity, the @the-hsa.bsky.social, we are seeking a Scientific Communications & Content Assistant to join our talented Scientific Comms Team.

📅 Apply by 19 October 2025
🔗 For further details: ow.ly/nkFp50X3BFG

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare
September 29, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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📢 Explore our latest Collection on Positive Animal Welfare - research focused on animals' quality of life through positive experiences.

We’re expanding this Collection, so if your work links positive emotions to welfare, get in touch!

🔗 View the Collection here: ow.ly/w1Me50W4Jxs
June 5, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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📢 Have you registered yet for the 2025 HSA conference?

Join us in person or online for two days of expert-led presentations and discussion:

📍Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum & Online
📆 21-22 October 2025

🔗Register or submit an abstract here: hsa.org.uk/conf2025
May 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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🔍Can early-life experiences help prevent separation-related behaviours (SRBs) in #dogs? A study of 145 #puppies found that 9+ hours of sleep in a confined space reduced SRB risk, while poor house-training, aversive methods, & excessive fussing increased it.
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March 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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📑NEW editorial by #AnimalWelfare joint EIC highlights ongoing efforts to improve ethical approval for studies involving animals. While progress has been made, there’s work to be done in moving ethical considerations of #animalresearch forward.

🔗 ow.ly/5Gez50V7tUs
March 5, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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📢 Registration is NOW OPEN for the #UFAW2025 International Animal Welfare Conference!

⏳ Today is also the final day to submit your abstract—don’t miss this opportunity to share your research with a global audience of animal welfare experts.

🔗 Visit: ufaw.org.uk/conf25

#AnimalWelfareScience
February 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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🔍Can dog breeding shift from prioritising looks to health? This study urges reform to address genetic health issues—applying changes to all dogs, not just pedigrees. Collaboration among breeders, vets, & policymakers key to a healthier future for dogs. 🔗https://ow.ly/q38M50UFeK3
#Dogs #AnimalWelfare
January 13, 2025 at 2:33 PM