Animals in Translation

In this episode, Lou Grossfeldt, a primate husbandry expert at Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia, shares her extensive experience in animal welfare and conservation. Lou’s conservation efforts expand across the globe, including her work with Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation …continue

Kerri and Sophie delve into the overlooked issue of sheep fatigue during transport with special guest Katia Colitti. Katia is a lawyer and writer whose work has been published in Animal Welfare (Cambridge University Press), Global Journal of Animal Law, and European …continue

In this episode, Kerri interviews her co-host, Sophie, about being a pioneering researcher in sheep welfare, focusing on her groundbreaking work on sheep dental disorders that are highlighted in her recently published paper called Incisor Disorders of Merino Sheep (Ovis …continue

In this episode, Sophie and Kerri interview PhD student and Teagusc Walsh Scholar, Amy Duley, about her paper called Irish cattle farmers’ experiences and perceptions of negative framing of farm animal welfare in the media. She discusses the communication gaps …continue

Sophie and Kerri discuss the polarization (or polarisation if you live in UK, Aussie…) within the animal protection movement and the need for clear communication and discussion for progress. They recap their interview with bioethicist Peter Sandøe from their last …continue

Sophie and Kerri interview bioethics professor, Peter Sandøe, about his long career in animal ethics and companion animal welfare at University of Copenhagen.  Sandøe values cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary discussions when it comes to animals. In this interview, he explains the need for …continue

In this episode of Animals in Translation, Kerri and Sophie interview Dr. Inés Sánchez-Garcia about her MSc dissertation on the motivation and cognitive abilities of pigs. Ines is a laboratory animal veterinarian at Newcastle University. She is responsible for, monitors …continue

In this episode of Animals in Translation, Sophie and Kerri provide an informative discussion on domestic pigs, examining their intelligence, lifestyle, and preferences. They delve into the roles pigs play in society as companion animals, sources of food, and subjects …continue