The 2020 Forum will take place on December 2nd 2020 and will be conducted via webinar.
The program is being developed aims to generate the following outcomes for attendees:

1. An understanding of the current relevant science pertaining to the challenges of pain, including its measurement, and mitigation
2. Exposure to the ethical and societal challenges that are apparent in pain mitigation in animals 
3. An  appreciation for how sectors are addressing pain and pain mitigation into the future

Around 90 people attended the 9th Annual NAWRDES Forum at the University of Melbourne. Full details can be found on the Forum Tab. 

Priorities workshop

Meat and Livestock Australia have released a revised edition of the "Fit To Load Guide"
You can download the guide here

The 2019 Forum will change format to allow for greater discussion and a more thorough consideration of animal welfare priorities across the livestock sectors. The event will be hosted by the University of Melbourne and further details will come out nearer to the event.

Wednesday 6th November
This day will focus on exciting new developments in animal welfare RD&E and will feature a keynote address which will consider the issue of practice change in animal management. This day will be open to all.

Thursday 7th November
Invitations will be extended to providers and funders of animal welfare RD&E, Governments and animal welfare groups to workshop priorities and capability for cross-sectoral animal welfare issues.