Join us as we delve into pressing sustainability and animal welfare issues with Dr. Fritha Langford, a Senior Lecturer at Newcastle University in the UK. With 25 years of expertise in Farm Animal Welfare, Dr. Langford offers unique perspectives to our discussion.

We explore topics including the challenges and opportunities of groundbreaking innovations like cellular agriculture, gene editing, artificial intelligence, and data analytics. These advancements hold immense promise in improving the care, health, and welfare of farmed animals, fish, and pets and addressing sustainability concerns, giving us hope for a better future.

Drawing from Dr. Langford's research, we discuss practical and actionable steps that veterinary clinics can take to overcome barriers in providing postoperative care for cats based on real-world scenarios.

We delve into the current state of fish welfare and explore strategies to enhance their well-being. Dr. Langford provides insights on how consumers can support ethical and sustainable practices in their food choices and pet care routines.

We examine critical considerations for decision-making involving various species, from chickens and pigs to cats, cows, dogs, fish, shrimp, and more, all through the lens of sustainability and animal welfare. Dr. Langford also offers valuable advice for those interested in pursuing careers or studies related to animal welfare.

Tune in as we uncover one of the most significant climate-related changes we can make to support sustainability, benefiting our planet, our health, and the health and welfare of animals worldwide.

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Links from this episode:

Dr. Fritha Langford

Newcastle University Animal Science

Climate change, cellular agriculture, gene editing, and animal health/welfare:

VetSustain

Cellular Agriculture Europe

Food Standards Agency

Does Gene Editing Compromise Animal Welfare? Animal Welfare Foundation Conference 2022

Chicken, cat, cow, and fish welfare:

A literature review of broiler chicken welfare, husbandry, and assessment

Artificial intelligence detection of lameness (including comments from the

RSPCA)

Dr. Syamira Zaini's work on cats (published paper)

The Ethical Dairy in Scotland

Improving welfare assessment in aquaculture

How can we improve the welfare assessment of aquaculture fish?