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WTS Seminar Series: How to Animal Welfare

Fish Welfare in Africa
February 26, 2026

How to AW 9 Panel: Assessing Fish Welfare in Africa

Expert panel discussion on assessing fish welfare across African aquaculture systems, featuring insights from leading researchers.

From Assessment to Action
February 25, 2026

From Assessment to Action: Improving Animal Welfare in African Aquaculture

Wasseem Emam and John Nyambane (ESR Kenya) present practical strategies for improving welfare in Kenyan aquaculture systems.

Nexus between Livestock and One Health
June 2, 2025

Nexus between Livestock and One Health

Florence Chege (CABI Kenya) explores the critical connections between livestock systems and One Health approaches.

Cruelty Against Animals
December 2025

Stakeholders Call for End to Cruelty Against Animals

A powerful documentary highlighting advocacy efforts to strengthen animal protection laws across Africa.

Animal Welfare Assessment
March 2026

WTS Seminar: Animal Welfare Assessment in East Africa

Comprehensive training on animal welfare assessment methodologies for livestock systems in East Africa.

Community Animal Health
January 2026

Community-Based Animal Health Worker Training

Training session for community animal health workers focusing on disease prevention and basic treatment protocols.

Research Publications

Peer-reviewed research from AWeCCA and partner researchers

Paul Ssuna Research Profile
Research Profile

Paul Ssuna | Makerere University Research Profile

Paul Ssuna, Makerere University

Research profile with publications in animal welfare, including dog shelter assessments and welfare guidelines for international development organisations.

Dog Shelter Study
Research Article

Animal Welfare Assessment at Four Dog Shelters in Central Uganda

Ashabahebwa, Hoareau, Ssuna, Tayebwa | 2026

Cross-sectional study using the Shelter Quality® Protocol to assess dog welfare and identify risk factors for poor welfare outcomes.

Reply to Hockenhull
Peer-reviewed Reply

Reply to Hockenhull et al. Comment on Animal Welfare Guidelines

Ssuna, Siegmund, Crump | Animals 2024, 14(23)

Response addressing working animal welfare in international development organisation guidelines.

Makerere University
University Profile

Makerere University - Science for Animal Welfare

Dr Sylvia Nalubwama, College of Veterinary Medicine

Research and education initiatives from Makerere University's College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources & Biosecurity.

Animal Welfare Guidelines
Guidelines Paper

Animal Welfare Guidelines for International Development Organisations in the Global South

Ssuna, Crump, Siegmund | Animals 2024, 14(13)

Comprehensive animal welfare guidelines developed through extensive stakeholder engagement in Africa, covering governance, staff training, housing, transport, and slaughter.

More from Our Video Library

One Health Approaches
WTS Seminar

One Health Approaches to Animal Welfare in Africa

Livestock Disease Surveillance
Research Series

Livestock Disease Surveillance and Early Warning Systems

Pastoralist Resilience
Field Stories

Building Climate Resilience for Pastoralist Communities

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