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Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW)Animal Welfare AgencyHertfordshire, England, United Kingdom Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) (Established 1937) The Old School, Brewhouse Hill, Wheathampstead , Hertfordshire , England AL4 8AN United Kingdom Director: James K. Kirkwood Phone: 44 (1582) 831818 Fax: 44 (1582) 831414 E-mail: trevor.poole@ucl.ac.uk Mission: To improve the welfare of animals by studying their behavior and needs, making rational judgments and giving expert advice on how particular species should be cared for and managed. Principal Research Programs: Educational, advisory, publishing, scientific meetings, grants for projects, research and welfare. Number of Staff: Total (9) Key Personnel: James K. Kirkwood, Scientific Director; Robert Hubrecht, Assistant Director Web Site: http://www.ufaw.org.uk/ Publications: UFAW publishes the international scientific quarterly journal "Animal Welfare", holds symposia and workshops and publishes technical information on all aspects of animal welfare. The "UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory Animals" is the standard work on the subject and is now in its 6th edition. Entry created: 1998-03-30 [Update Entry] [Delete Entry] |