Animal Welfare Seminar 2026
Animal welfare in the digital age
Seminar program
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Speaker bios
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Presentation abstracts
Abstract - Beattie
Virtual fencing – the good, the bad and the ugly In 2024, VAWA commenced the development of a Co...
Abstract - Campbell
Artificial intelligence in the abattoir to improve welfare outcomes Lairage time for beef cattle...
Abstract - Coghlan & Parker
What’s artificial intelligence got to do with animals? Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping...
Abstract - Cumming
Technology opportunities for animal health management in remote communities Access to veterinar...
Abstract - Fernandez
Improving the lives of zoo animals with digital technology: A historical and empirical perspectiv...
Abstract - Lloyd
Improving feline welfare: The role of digital technology in pain detection Pain in cats can be c...
Abstract - Lucas
Innovating to replace, reduce and refine animal use in education Globally, animals play a consid...
Abstract - O’Brien
Social media and animal welfare Digital platforms have become central to how people engage with ...
Abstract - Palmieri
Harnessing the power of cancer registries in veterinary care Cancer is one of the most signific...
Abstract - Pirotta
Use of drones in marine mammal research Drones have revolutionised the way we access animals in...
Abstract - Siegford
Opportunities and risks of digital technology on animal farms: A practical perspective Automated...
Abstract - Whittaker
Advancing cage-side welfare assessment: Automated monitoring technologies in laboratory animal re...
Presentation and Q&A videos
Presentation and Q&A videos from the RSPCA Animal Welfare Seminar 2026.
Presentation slides
Will be made available following the Seminar.
Further information
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