Across its collaborating organisations, the AWSC has capability across a wide range of research disciplines: Animal Science, Applied Ethology, Biometrics, Immunology, Neurophysiology, Neuroendocrinology, Psychology, Sociology, Stress Physiology and Veterinary Science.
Research is conducted across a range of animal sectors including pork, dairy, eggs, meat chicken, beef, sheep meat, wool, companion, working, recreational, sporting and zoo.
Scientists also provide technical and advisory functions on Government, industry and scientific committees including the National Primary Industries Animal Welfare R,D&E Strategy and the OIE Collaborating Centre for Animal Welfare Science and Bioethical Analysis Management Committee.
The AWSC conducts research, development and education in four program areas:
Research is conducted across a range of animal sectors including pork, dairy, eggs, meat chicken, beef, sheep meat, wool, companion, working, recreational, sporting and zoo.
Scientists also provide technical and advisory functions on Government, industry and scientific committees including the National Primary Industries Animal Welfare R,D&E Strategy and the OIE Collaborating Centre for Animal Welfare Science and Bioethical Analysis Management Committee.
The AWSC conducts research, development and education in four program areas:
- Welfare methodology or the development and validation of methods to assess animal welfare.
- Housing and husbandry effects on animal welfare.
- Attitudinal effects:
- The effects of the attitudes of stockpeople, animal handlers and animal owners on the welfare of their animals.
- The effects of attitudes to animal welfare on consumer and community behaviour.
- Tertiary, post-graduate and industry education and training.