Animal Welfare

Long eared rabbitThe welfare of all animals, but particularly those in laboratories and on farms, is a matter of great public concern. Research into the behaviour of captive animals has an important role to play in welfare assessment and improvement, and is an area in which Newcastle has internationally recognised strengths.

Our research in animal welfare falls into the following broad areas:

To consolidate our strengths in welfare research we have recently formed the Newcastle Animal Welfare Research Group.

Staff Profiles:

Animal Welfare

Dr Melissa Bateson
Reader in Ethology

Professor Sandra Edwards
Professor of Agriculture

Professor Paul Flecknell
Professor/Director

Dr Jonathan Guy
Lecturer

Dr Johnny Roughan
Staff Scientist