Good morning and welcome to our final day! 🌟 It's been an incredible week of science, conversation and celebration. 🔗 Full programme details: www.scienceforanimalwelfare2026.org/programme Thank you for being part of our centenary conference. #SCIFAW100

Day 2 of the Science for Animal Welfare Centenary Conference done! Today's highlights: - Opened with the UFAW (now Science for Animal Welfare) Medal presentation - Symposium 2 - Thoughtful & collaborative panel discussion One more day to go! #SCIFAW100

Good morning, day two! Today brings the UFAW (now Science for Animal Welfare) Medal Lecture, Symposium 2 on research reproducibility, and our Networking Reception this evening. Check today's programme here: https://ow.ly/PXZ050ZcfpZ We are looking forward to another great day. #SCIFAW100

What a first day! - We opened our centenary conference with Symposium 1 - Huge congratulations to Dr Heather Browning, joint recipient of this year's Early Career Researcher Award - Closing the day with drinks & conversation Roll on day 2! 🔗 https://ow.ly/n4i150ZcfRa #SCIFAW100

🗓️ Today’s the day. We’re excited to welcome you to the Science for Animal Welfare Centenary Conference 2026. If you’re attending, tag us and use #SCIFAW100 so we can follow along. Find key information on our conference webpage: scienceforanimalwelfare2026.org#SCIFAW100 #SCIFAW100

New name, clearer purpose. Looking ahead with confidence, we’re excited for our conference tomorrow and the conversations that can help improve animals’ lives. 🔗 Head to our conference webpage for everything you need to know: scienceforanimalwelfare2026.org #SCIFAW100

Our Platinum Sponsor AAALAC provides the only global accreditation for animal care research and education. Supporting excellence, the 3Rs, and a Culture of Care worldwide. https://ow.ly/EF7x50ZbIBR www.scienceforanimalwelfare2026.org #SCIFAW100

The Science for Animal Welfare website is live - explore our science led work. 🔗 Have a look and tell us what you think: scienceforanimalwelfare.org #AnimalWelfare

Evidence only makes change when it’s shared. We disseminate animal welfare research with the people who can put it into practice. Explore our publication library: scienceforanimalwelfare.org/for-scientists/publication-library #ScienceCommunication #AnimalWelfareResearch

With just one week to go, we're looking forward to celebrating 100 years of animal welfare science with you. We're grateful to our Platinum sponsors, AAALAC International, for their support. www.aaalac.org. Head to our conference webpage: https://ow.ly/8eMj50ZbIvS #SCIFAW100

💡 Developing evidence into practical solutions is key to improving animal welfare. In the 1950s we helped develop the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement) - still shaping animal research today. More on our history page: scienceforanimalwelfare.org/what-we-do/our-history #3Rs #AnimalResearch

Discovering what matters to animals is where science led welfare begins. 🔗 Find out how we support animal welfare research scienceforanimalwelfare.org/what-we-do/our-impact/ #LINKS #GlobalResearch

Our mission is clear: working towards a future where all animals affected by humans have the best possible quality of life, driven by a scientific understanding of their needs and how to meet them. Find out more about what we do: scienceforanimalwelfare.org/what-we-do/our-work/

UFAW is now Science for Animal Welfare - a clearer name for our science‑led work to improve animal welfare. Explore the new Science for Animal Welfare website: scienceforanimalwelfare.org #ScienceForAnimalWelfare

Science isn’t static - and neither are we. Our work always looks into the future of what’s possible. With two weeks to go, our centenary conference is the perfect place to shape the next century of our work. Use #SCIFAW100 and let us know if you're attending! 🔗 scienceforanimalwelfare2026.org

We’re planning a change. Our science‑led mission remains the same - more details soon. Follow us to be the first to hear the update next week. #StayTuned

Animal welfare science keeps moving forward - and that progress matters for animals’ lives. Tell us, what’s one improvement in animal welfare you think science should focus on next? #AnimalWelfare #ScienceForAnimals

Since 1926, science has been at the centre of UFAW’s work to improve animal welfare. So what could the next chapter of animal welfare science look like? What change would you most like to see for animals in your lifetime? #FutureOfAnimals #AnimalWelfare

Introducing the UFAW conference symposia! 🕰️ Symposium 1: Animal Welfare Science: Past, Present and Future 🔬 Symposium 2: Is There a Reproducibility Crisis in Animal Welfare Science? 🐾 Symposium 3: Assessing Animal Welfare 🔗 scienceforanimalwelfare2026.org/registration #SCIFAW100

The challenges facing animals are complex and evolving. So is UFAW's capacity to meet them - thanks to supporters like you. Help keep our science-led work going. 🔗 ufaw.org.uk/annual-appeal

📆 One month to go until the UFAW Centenary conference 2026! We are looking forward to welcoming delegates and speakers this June. 🔗 Take a look at the programme: www.scienceforanimalwelfare2026.org/programme #SciFAW100 #UFAWCentenary

We are continuing to highlight speakers taking part in the UFAW Centenary Conference 2026. Day 2: Dr Jessica Cait - Charles River Laboratories, USA: Day 3: Professor Alistair Lawrence - University of Edinburgh, UK 🔗 https://ow.ly/Nm8P50YZ12p #SciFAW100

We are excited to continue sharing some of the speakers taking part in the UFAW Centenary Conference 2026 Day 1: Dr Sophia Hepple, University of Bristol, UK Professor Joseph Garner, Stanford University, USA 🔗 https://ow.ly/U13050YZ0cw #SciFAW100

We are excited to start sharing some of the speakers taking part in the UFAW Centenary Conference 2026. Among them are two of this year's UFAW award recipients. We look forward to sharing more speakers and programme highlights in the coming weeks. 🔗 https://ow.ly/305Q50YYZCP #SciFAW100

Are you attending or speaking at the UFAW conference? Share these badges and let your network know! Use #SciFAW100 and join in the conversation to celebrate 100 years of Science for Animal Welfare.

There’s still time to join us for the social networking event on the second evening of the conference - drinks, food, and time to connect with fellow delegates in the beautiful setting of Macmillan Hall, Senate House. 🔗 https://ow.ly/boeX50YY9JL #SciFAW100

🫏 UFAW recognises World Donkey Day Donkeys are intelligent, perceptive animals with distinct behavioural needs, and improving their welfare - like that of all animals - requires continued research, education, and evidence‑based approaches to animal welfare. #WorldDonkeyDay #AnimalWelfare

Dr. Femi Oyeniyi is bringing animal welfare into Nigerian universities & government policy. That's UFAW's reach - made possible entirely by supporters like you. Annual Appeal 2026 is open. 🔗 www.ufaw.org.uk/support/annual-appeal #AnnualAppeal2026 #AnimalWelfare

🌟 2026 UFAW Award Spotlight We are pleased to recognise Dr Heather Browning (Veit) as a joint recipient of the UFAW Early Career Animal Welfare Researcher of the Year Award. 🔗 Read more about the 2026 UFAW Award winners: https://ow.ly/s88450YIPzk #UFAWAwards

🏅 2026 UFAW Award Spotlight 🌟 Congratulations to Professor Marina von Keyserlingk, recipient of the UFAW Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Animal Welfare Science. 🔗 Read more about the 2026 UFAW Award winners: https://ow.ly/l23T50YIPju #UFAWAwards

Enjoy an evening of conversation and curiosity our social networking event. Time: 6pm Location: Macmillan hall, Senate house, London Menu: Vegetarian with vegan options Price: £63 per person Register now: https://ow.ly/MLhr50YFCwS #UFAWConference

🏆 Announcing the 2026 UFAW Awards Winners 🏆 We are delighted to recognise this year’s UFAW Awards winners for their outstanding achievements and significant contributions to animal welfare science. 🔗 Read more about the 2026 UFAW Awards winners here: https://ow.ly/50v850YGve6 #UFAWAwards

Thank you! We are delighted to share that the UFAW conference received almost 300 abstract submissions – the highest number in our history and a remarkable milestone in this landmark year. Find out more about our centenary conference: https://www.scienceforanimalwelfare2026.org/ #AnimalWelfare

🔍 NEW STUDY maps access to veterinary care for companion animals in England and Wales, identifying regional disparities and potential gaps in service provision. 🔗 Read the full open-access article here: https://ow.ly/AcPR50Y9owC #AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare #CompanionAnimals #Veterinary

🔍 NEW STUDY identifies non-invasive physiological indicators to assess dairy cow welfare. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/BlM750YiPGZ #AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare #DairyCowWelfare

📖 NEW BOOK REVIEW published in Animal Welfare: The Omnivore’s Deception: What We Get Wrong About Meat, Animals, and Ourselves. By John Sanbonmatsu. Reviewed by Cynthia Joanne Naydani. 🔗 Read the full review here: https://ow.ly/EsL350YmWJy #AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare

With CO₂ stunning of pigs under discussion in the EU and UK, we’ve added 15 freely accessible studies on gas stunning to our Killing, Slaughter & Euthanasia Collection. 🔗https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/animal-welfare/collections/killing-slaughter-and-euthanasia #AnimalWelfare

On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the researchers, professionals, and students whose expertise and dedication continue to strengthen the scientific foundations of animal welfare. Their work makes a meaningful difference to animals’ lives every day. #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInScience

🔍 NEW STUDY compares training methods used in research and teaching settings to identify approaches that promote better animal welfare outcomes. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/Ybqq50YmY7g #AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare

🔍 NEW STUDY investigates the relationship between winter temperatures, piglet behaviour and survival in outdoor housing in Australia. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/Qf3F50YlQlO #AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare

🔍 NEW STUDY explores UK horse and donkey owners’ perspectives on fireworks and their impacts on equid behaviour and welfare. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/g3zU50YiOI3 #AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare #EquineWelfare

📢T he abstract submission deadline for the UFAW Centenary Conference 2026 has been extended to Friday 13 February. We want to ensure that everyone who intends to contribute has the chance to do so. For more details and to submit your abstract, visit https://www.scienceforanimalwelfare2026.org/

🔍 NEW STUDY investigates how human activities and environmental factors shape donkey welfare outcomes across multiple regions in Kenya, highlighting areas where welfare may be improved. 🔗 Read the full open-access article here: https://ow.ly/C29p50XZXVN #AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare

🔍 NEW STUDY explores kitten socialisation practices within a Swedish breeding association and examines how early-life handling and environments can influence kitten welfare and behaviour outcomes. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/ILZ150Y9nhX #AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare

Welcome to our newest LINK member, Dr Dyah Ayu Widiasih, Department of Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia. 🔗 Want to learn more about our LINKs scheme? Visit: ow.ly/oyRP50W01p5 #AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare

📢 Deadline approaching! There are only a few days left to submit your abstract for UFAW's Centenary Conference 2026. Submissions close on 6 February. Don't miss your chance to speak at our biggest event to date ➡️ https://ow.ly/na8g50Y7xeB #ScienceForAnimalWelfare #AnimalWelfare

🔍 NEW STUDY examines whether pig saliva can be used to identify biomarkers associated with different pre-slaughter mixing and density conditions. 🔗 Read the full open-access article here: https://ow.ly/33j150XZXrL #AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare

Welcome to our newest LINK member, Dr Dagmawi Yitbarek, School of Veterinary Medicine, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia. 🔗 Want to learn more about our LINKs scheme? Visit: ow.ly/oyRP50W01p5 #AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare

📢 Abstract submission and registration reminder! As we celebrate 100 years of UFAW, we invite you to join our 3-day conference to explore the latest developments in #AnimalWelfareScience More details and submission portal: https://www.scienceforanimalwelfare2026.org/

🔍 NEW STUDY examines public perceptions and attitudes towards animal welfare in Iran, considering views across different animal sectors and welfare issues. 🔗 Read the full open-access article here: ow.ly/53ih50XZQLb #AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare