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My friend Professor Andrew Knight stops by to discuss his efforts in animal welfare as a veterinarian and also an academic researcher. We discuss his latest peer-reviewed studies that show cats and dogs on vegan diets are not only possible but the data suggest they may be healthier and live longer lives. We also discuss the story of a lioness who was orphaned in the 1950s was one of the healthiest lions ever recorded in captivity. We also discuss the story of Bramble who was a Vegan Border Collie who lived to be over 25 years old. We also discuss the cruel and unethical business of live ani...
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Biography Prof. Andrew Knight -
I am originally from Australia, and ever since helping launch Australia's campaign against the live sheep trade to the Middle East in the early 1990s, I have tried to advocate on behalf of animals. For nearly a decade prior to 2012 I practiced veterinary medicine, mostly around London. In 2013 - 2014 I Directed the Clinical Skills Laboratory and taught animal ethics, welfare, veterinary practice management, and surgical and medical skills at one of the world’s largest veterinary schools in the Caribbean.
I am now Professor of Animal Welfare and Ethics, and ...
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How can animal welfare science be used to win legal cases on behalf of animals? In this presentation I provide tips and guidance, with examples from legal cases I’ve been involved in as an expert witness. This was first presented at an ALAW conference, 2023. Thank you to FOUR PAWS for the cover slide graphic.
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Celebrity naturalist and TV presenter Chris Packham speaking on Sky News (UK) on 09 Apr. 2024 about our new scientific study https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/7/1053 confirming that it is indeed harmful to tigers to be kept in circuses. Incredibly, many nations still allow animals such as tigers to be used within circuses. Our study clearly establishes that this harms them. Over 50 nations have already banned or restricted the use of wild animals within circuses. The remainder should do so, without further delay.
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Interview about dogfighting on GB News, 02 May 2024
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Professor Andrew Knight. University of Winchester.
I am originally from Australia, and ever since helping launch Australia's campaign against the live sheep trade to the Middle East in the early 1990s, I have tried to advocate on behalf of animals. For nearly a decade prior to 2012 I practiced veterinary medicine, mostly around London. In 2013 - 2014 I Directed the Clinical Skills Laboratory and taught animal ethics, welfare, veterinary practice management, and surgical and medical skills at one of the world’s largest veterinary schools in the Caribbean.
I was Founding Director of the Un...
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The Paradox of Affection:
WHY WE LOVE SOME ANIMALS AND EAT OTHERS
Professor Andrew Knight
Adjunct Veterinary Professor of Animal Welfare
Murdoch University School of Veterinary Medicine, Australia
The overall message argues that our treatment of farmed animals is ethically unjustifiable and largely ignored due to cultural norms and psychological coping mechanisms. People resolve the conflict between caring about animals and eating them by devaluing farm animals’ emotional lives. Yet, research shows many animals are intelligent, emotional, and capable of suffering much like humans. Even ...
