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Improving the welfare of farmed animals worldwide during transport and slaughter.

Visit our website: hsa.org.uk
Become a member: hsa.org.uk/support/memberships
Donate: hsa.org.uk/support/make-a-donation
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Deadline Approaching! Nominations for our Humane Slaughter Award close on 10 December.

Help us to recognise an individual or organisation whose work has resulted in significant advances in livestock welfare beyond the farm gate ➡️ hsa.org.uk/humaneslaugh...

#AnimalWelfare
📖 Interested in the latest research on humane transport and slaughter?

Our website has been updated with newly published studies from recent months, keeping you up to date with the latest scientific developments in the field.

🔗 View the full list here: https://ow.ly/1FNv50XCFtb

#AnimalWelfare
December 5, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Are you an ECR with a strong background in #AnimalWelfare during transport, marketing or slaughter? We need you!

Join our Mentoring Partnership and help support an undergraduate or master’s level student interested in researching food #AnimalWelfare: hsa.org.uk/mentor

Apply by: 15 Jan 2026
December 4, 2025 at 9:58 AM
⌛ There's only one week left to nominate someone for the Humane Slaughter Award.

Help us to recognise an individual or organisation whose work has resulted in significant advances in farmed animal welfare beyond the farm gate ➡️ hsa.org.uk/grants-awards/humane-slaughter-award

#AnimalWelfare
Deadline Approaching! Nominations for our Humane Slaughter Award close on 10 December.

Help us to recognise an individual or organisation whose work has resulted in significant advances in livestock welfare beyond the farm gate ➡️ hsa.org.uk/humaneslaugh...

#AnimalWelfare
December 3, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Deadline Approaching! Nominations for our Humane Slaughter Award close on 10 December.

Help us to recognise an individual or organisation whose work has resulted in significant advances in livestock welfare beyond the farm gate ➡️ hsa.org.uk/humaneslaugh...

#AnimalWelfare
November 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
📢 The HSA Conference 2025 starts in less than a week!

It’s not too late to register to attend in person or online and be part of the discussions shaping the future of #AnimalWelfare beyond the farm gate.

🔗 View the Scientific Programme and register here: hsa.org.uk/conference2025
October 16, 2025 at 10:22 AM
📢 The 2024-2025 HSA Annual Report is here! We're excited to share another year of diverse and impactful activities undertaken by our dedicated HSA team.

Read about our achievements over the past year and plans for the future here ➡️ ow.ly/HHMG50X9AYB

#AnimalWelfare
October 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
📢 We’re heading to the Scottish Smallholder Festival!

📍 Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh
📅 Saturday 18 October 2025

Don’t miss our seminar: “HSA: Supporting smallholders and livestock producers with animal welfare training and advice”
🕝 14:30 | Room 1

We hope to see you there!
October 8, 2025 at 5:11 PM
📖 Interested in the latest research on humane transport and slaughter?

Our website has been updated with newly published studies from recent months, keeping you up to date with the latest scientific developments in the field.

🔗 View the full list here: https://ow.ly/Rsjt50X53IO

#AnimalWelfare
October 1, 2025 at 3:28 PM
📢 We’re hiring!

Together with our sister charity, the @ufaw.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: hsa.org.uk/about/careers

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare
September 29, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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📢 The preliminary schedule for this year's HSA Conference is now available to view online.

To register to attend, or to view the preliminary schedule, please visit➡️ hsa.org.uk/conference2025

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare
August 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
🔎 Farhan Rhidor Akorede, recipient of an HSA Research Grant, has published the findings of his HSA-supported project in the UFAW journal, Animal Welfare.

🔗 Learn more about Farhan's research and HSA Grants here: lnkd.in/eWYihSie

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare
September 19, 2025 at 1:53 PM
There’s still time to register for the HSA Conference 2025!

Join us at our two-day hybrid conference dedicated to advancing and promoting animal welfare during transport, slaughter and killing.

Find out more and secure your spot today ➡️ ow.ly/v0Bf50WWJGQ
September 15, 2025 at 1:03 PM
📢 The preliminary schedule for this year's HSA Conference is now available to view online.

To register to attend, or to view the preliminary schedule, please visit➡️ hsa.org.uk/conference2025

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare
August 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Applications are now open to join our Mentoring Partnership!

If you’re an undergrad or master’s student interested in #animalwelfare during transport, at markets, or slaughter, or an ECR ready to mentor in these areas, why not join?

🔗 Learn more and apply today: hsa.org.uk/mentor
August 21, 2025 at 10:22 AM
📢 Online registration is now open for the 2025 HSA Conference!

Join us in person or online for two days of expert-led presentations on humane slaughter and transport of animals.

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

🔗 hsa.org.uk/conf2025
August 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
📖 Interested in reading the latest research in humane transport and slaughter?

Each month, we highlight newly published studies on our website to keep you informed on the most recent scientific developments.

🔗 View the papers published in June: www.hsa.org.uk/publications...

#AnimalWelfare
July 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
📢 UK government announces phase-out of lead ammunition across Great Britain.

The HSA welcomes this step forward for animal welfare and environmental protection. However, we highlight the need for humane, effective, and safe alternatives.

🔗 Read our full update here: ow.ly/2ejp50Wr42Q
July 17, 2025 at 3:39 PM
📢 Don't miss the 2025 HSA conference! Join us for two days of expert-led presentations and discussions.

📍 Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum & Online
📆 21–22 Oct 2025

🔗In-person registration is limited, register early to secure your place: hsa.org.uk/conf2025

#AnimalWelfare
July 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
📢 Femke Delanglez and Frank Tuyttens, recipients of an HSA Research Grant, have published the findings of their HSA-supported project in the UFAW journal, Animal Welfare.

🔗 Read the study here: ow.ly/7Mzv50Wl015

🔗 Learn more about Femke and Frank's research and HSA Grants here: ow.ly/YGc650Wl016
July 4, 2025 at 1:18 PM
🚨Final call!🚨

There are just a few days left until abstract submission for the HSA 2025 Conference closes.

To find out more, or to submit an abstract, click on the link below ⬇️
📢 Call for Abstracts – Deadline Approaching!

We are seeking abstract submissions on the latest developments in humane slaughter, transport, and emergency killing of livestock species.

✅ Submit by: 30 June 2025
📝 Submission guidelines & details: hsa.org.uk/conf2025

#AnimalWelfareScience
June 27, 2025 at 8:43 AM
📢 Call for Abstracts – Deadline Approaching!

We are seeking abstract submissions on the latest developments in humane slaughter, transport, and emergency killing of livestock species.

✅ Submit by: 30 June 2025
📝 Submission guidelines & details: hsa.org.uk/conf2025

#AnimalWelfareScience
June 18, 2025 at 3:37 PM
📢 We're delighted to share that HSA Student/Trainee Scholarship recipient Megan French, has co-authored new research on #animalwelfare in commercial cattle slaughter.

🔗 Read the full article here: ow.ly/pKnO50W9VAy
🔗 Learn more about Megan's HSA Student/Trainee Scholarship here:
ow.ly/14Sh50W9VAz
June 17, 2025 at 11:35 AM
📖 Did you know that every month we update our website with a list of the latest research papers in humane transport and slaughter?

🔗 To view a list of the papers published in April and May, visit: ow.ly/JvIJ50W9RZY

#AnimalWelfareScience
June 16, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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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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Proud to be part of producing this report on how wild fishes are killed with proposed ways in which we can improve their welfare in fisheries #fishwelfare
📢 NEW REPORT: Each year, over 1 trillion wild-caught finfish are slaughtered, most without humane stunning.

Our report offers evidence-based steps to improve slaughter practices and promote more humane treatment of wild-caught finfish.

🔗 Read it here: ow.ly/Fqx250W0RhA
May 30, 2025 at 1:16 PM