Animal Cognition and Welfare Workshop
Animal Cognition and Welfare Workshop - Devon, UK: 20-22 September
Applications are invited for funded places at a 2-day workshop in Devon, UK, in memory of Audrey Eyton’s contribution to ASAB educational activities.
Plenary Speakers 
Dr. Neeltje J. Boogert
University of Exeter
‘Early life effects on social behaviour and cognition’
Dr. Jan Langbein
Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology
‘Farm animal cognition and its application for animal housing and management’
Requirements
- Working on animal cognition and/or welfare
- Willing to present your current work
- Able to fund own travel to Devon
Guideline Itinerary
Tuesday 20th September 2022
- Arrive
- Meet the group
- Dinner
- Group Activity – e.g. quiz (suggestions welcome)
Wednesday 21st September 2022
- Morning - Dr. Neeltje J. Boogert plenary talk followed by individual presentations
- Lunch
- Afternoon – local scenic walk
- Dinner
- Viewing and Commentary of Audrey’s films: “Stimulus Response” and “Let’s Meet the Animals” (led by Prof. Christine Nicol)
Thursday 22nd September 2022
- Morning – Dr. Jan Langbein followed by individual presentations
- Lunch and Goodbyes
Accommodation
The Waie Inn,
EX17 6DF
Closest train station:
Copplestone
(10 min drive away)
Any questions please email nchancellor@rvc.ac.uk