5th International Conference on the Assessment of Animal Welfare at Farm and Group Level (WAFL)

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Time: August 8, 2011 to August 11, 2011
Location: University of Guelph
City/Town: Guelph, ON
Website or Map: http://www.uoguelph.ca/ccsaw/…
Phone: 519-824-4120 ext 56832
Event Type: conference
Organized By: Mary Thring
Latest Activity: Jul 12, 2011

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This conference is aimed at scientists and others working in animal behaviour, health and welfare, and in particular those concerned with the welfare of farm livestock, laboratory animals and other animals housed and managed in groups. The meeting brings a distinct focus to assessment and auditing of welfare on farm and in groups of animals, with a European emphasis blended with research results from around the world.

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