The Humane Slaughter Association
@the-hsa.bsky.social
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
Visit our website: hsa.org.uk
Become a member: hsa.org.uk/support/memberships
Donate: hsa.org.uk/support/make-a-donation
📖 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
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
📖 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
📢 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
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 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
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
📢 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
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
📢 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
Read about our achievements over the past year and plans for the future here ➡️ ow.ly/HHMG50X9AYB
#AnimalWelfare
📢 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!
📍 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
📢 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!
📍 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!
📖 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
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
📖 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
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
📢 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
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
📢 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
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
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
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
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
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
📢 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
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
📢 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
To register to attend, or to view the preliminary schedule, please visit➡️ hsa.org.uk/conference2025
#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare
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
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
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
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
📢 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
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
📢 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
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
📖 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
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
📖 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
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
📢 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
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
📢 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
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
📢 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
📍 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
📢 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
📍 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
📢 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
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
📢 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
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
📖 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
🔗 To view a list of the papers published in April and May, visit: ow.ly/JvIJ50W9RZY
#AnimalWelfareScience
June 16, 2025 at 8:39 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
🔗 To view a list of the papers published in April and May, visit: ow.ly/JvIJ50W9RZY
#AnimalWelfareScience
📢 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
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 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
📢 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
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
📢 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
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
📢 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
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
Our Technical Officers have been out and about over the past few days, offering expert advice and support at NSA Welsh Sheep today and the Royal Welsh Spring Festival last weekend!
A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat, ask questions, or simply show their support!
A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat, ask questions, or simply show their support!
May 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Our Technical Officers have been out and about over the past few days, offering expert advice and support at NSA Welsh Sheep today and the Royal Welsh Spring Festival last weekend!
A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat, ask questions, or simply show their support!
A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat, ask questions, or simply show their support!
📖 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 March, visit ow.ly/TtK150VHO57
#AnimalWelfareScience
To view a list of the papers published in March, visit ow.ly/TtK150VHO57
#AnimalWelfareScience
April 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
📖 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 March, visit ow.ly/TtK150VHO57
#AnimalWelfareScience
To view a list of the papers published in March, visit ow.ly/TtK150VHO57
#AnimalWelfareScience
🚨 Just a few days left to apply for the Fundraising & Membership Officer role at HSA & @ufaw.bsky.social
Develop and deliver innovative new fundraising initiatives, assist in the delivery of membership engagement and the delivery of events ➡️https://ow.ly/eBlv50VzRVs
Develop and deliver innovative new fundraising initiatives, assist in the delivery of membership engagement and the delivery of events ➡️https://ow.ly/eBlv50VzRVs
April 25, 2025 at 10:57 AM
🚨 Just a few days left to apply for the Fundraising & Membership Officer role at HSA & @ufaw.bsky.social
Develop and deliver innovative new fundraising initiatives, assist in the delivery of membership engagement and the delivery of events ➡️https://ow.ly/eBlv50VzRVs
Develop and deliver innovative new fundraising initiatives, assist in the delivery of membership engagement and the delivery of events ➡️https://ow.ly/eBlv50VzRVs
📢 Save the Date for the HSA Conference 2025!
Join us for a two-day hybrid conference on the latest developments in humane slaughter and transport of animals
📍 Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum and Online
📆 21-22 October
More details and abstract submission➡️www.hsa.org.uk/conference2025
Join us for a two-day hybrid conference on the latest developments in humane slaughter and transport of animals
📍 Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum and Online
📆 21-22 October
More details and abstract submission➡️www.hsa.org.uk/conference2025
April 15, 2025 at 1:52 PM
📢 Save the Date for the HSA Conference 2025!
Join us for a two-day hybrid conference on the latest developments in humane slaughter and transport of animals
📍 Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum and Online
📆 21-22 October
More details and abstract submission➡️www.hsa.org.uk/conference2025
Join us for a two-day hybrid conference on the latest developments in humane slaughter and transport of animals
📍 Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum and Online
📆 21-22 October
More details and abstract submission➡️www.hsa.org.uk/conference2025
🚨 We’re Hiring! HSA & UFAW are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Fundraising & Membership Officer.
Work with our Fundraising Manager to develop and deliver fundraising initiatives and enhance membership engagement and donor relationships to support and expand our work ➡️ ow.ly/zSWW50VzQUy
Work with our Fundraising Manager to develop and deliver fundraising initiatives and enhance membership engagement and donor relationships to support and expand our work ➡️ ow.ly/zSWW50VzQUy
April 14, 2025 at 10:18 AM
🚨 We’re Hiring! HSA & UFAW are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Fundraising & Membership Officer.
Work with our Fundraising Manager to develop and deliver fundraising initiatives and enhance membership engagement and donor relationships to support and expand our work ➡️ ow.ly/zSWW50VzQUy
Work with our Fundraising Manager to develop and deliver fundraising initiatives and enhance membership engagement and donor relationships to support and expand our work ➡️ ow.ly/zSWW50VzQUy
Applications are now open to join our Mentoring Partnership Programme!
If you’re an undergrad or master’s student interested in animal welfare during transport, at markets, or slaughter, or an ECR ready to mentor in these areas, why not join?
Apply now: hsa.org.uk/mentor
If you’re an undergrad or master’s student interested in animal welfare during transport, at markets, or slaughter, or an ECR ready to mentor in these areas, why not join?
Apply now: hsa.org.uk/mentor
March 19, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Applications are now open to join our Mentoring Partnership Programme!
If you’re an undergrad or master’s student interested in animal welfare during transport, at markets, or slaughter, or an ECR ready to mentor in these areas, why not join?
Apply now: hsa.org.uk/mentor
If you’re an undergrad or master’s student interested in animal welfare during transport, at markets, or slaughter, or an ECR ready to mentor in these areas, why not join?
Apply now: hsa.org.uk/mentor