The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine

Welcome to the Animal Welfare club

About the Club

Our Misson Statement:

The goals of UGA CVM's Animal Welfare Club are to provide the College's students, faculty and staff with information, guidance, programs, and resources regarding responsible animal treatment, usage of animals, and animal welfare.

Through education, dialog, and scientific inquiry, we strive to raise awareness of small, large, exotic and laboratory animal welfare issues, and improve the understranding students have about ethical issues facing veterinarians in their careers.

Events

Saturday, December 6, 11 a.m.: Trip to Nature's Harmony Farm in Elberton, Georgia, to learn more about the alternative farming methods employed there. Dr. Kelsey Hart will accompany the group.

All students are invited; please e-mail Staci Hutsell, shutsell@uga.edu if you would like to go.

TBA: Community outreach event

TBA: Fund-raiser/t-shirt sale

Constitution

If you are interested in starting an animal welfare club at your university, you might find our club constitution a valuable resource.

Related sites:

American Veterinary Medical Association positions on welfare issues:
http://www.avma.org/issues/animal_welfare/policies.asp

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This page last updated November 19, 2008.