Welcome to the Animal Welfare Assessment Grid (AWAG) site
The AWAG is a unique and objective tool used to assess and monitor the welfare across the lifetime of a range of species
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A good life, a life worth living…
“Welfare is more than just health/disease and we need an objective measure that also takes into account environment and behaviour in the context of duration, not just single moments in time.”
Who can use the AWAG?
About the AWAG
It can:
objectively monitor the life time experience of any animal species
reflect the five domains of welfare with an illustration of the animal’s quality of life
allow those caring for animals to plan and intervene with targeted and timely interventions
quantify welfare using a temporal approach
demonstrate that a proactive approach is being taken to welfare
generate big data on animal welfare that will inform policy makers and drive improved attitudes and investment in this area
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