Exclusive member benefit: NZVA Animal Welfare Hub!

We are excited to announce your latest NZVA member benefit, the Animal Welfare Hub!

Protecting and enhancing the reputation of veterinarians as science and evidence-based animal welfare advocates and experts.

Created to help support the above Member Advisory Group priority, the Animal Welfare Hub has all the resources you need to keep yourself well informed about animal welfare science and to effectively lead conversations about animal welfare with clients.

All areas of the Animal Welfare Hub are grounded in up-to-date scientific principles and methodology and are structured to make it easy for you to access the information you need!

Animal welfare science – a short history

Learn about the development of animal welfare science over time and how different definitions apply to how animal welfare is viewed in today’s world.

The Five Domains

Having a good working knowledge of the five domains model of animal welfare assessment is critical for veterinarians when assessing if an animal’s welfare has been impacted.

A Good Life

Understand the origins of the definition of a good life and how you can help the animals in your care move towards a good life.
 
The Hub will continue to grow and adapt over time to ensure that it continues to remain relevant and useful for members.

We hope you enjoy your latest member benefit - check it out now and let us know what you think!