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Working Animals in the Aftermath of Disaster - TAWS/BVA Seminar

The Contribution of Working Animals in the Aftermath of Disaster

TAWS/BVA Seminar

Wednesday October 8th 2008

Venue: Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hertfordshire
Time: 2.00 - 5.30pm
Cost: £10 (£5 for students). Pay on the door but email suzanne@learningaboutanimals.co.uk to express interest.

This seminar will be of interest to organisations and people working with traction and pack animals and also to students and newly qualified professionals who would like the opportunity to work in developing countries for the welfare of animals and the benefit of the owners dependent on them.

The afternoon will consist of presentations and discussions about the immediate requirements following a disaster, the role of the army and NGOs in disaster management and discussions about the role of traction animals following disaster as well as presentations from recipients of TAWS/BVA grants.

For more information please contact:

TAWS, World Association for Transport Animal Welfare and Studies
Hardwick Court Farm, Hardwick Lane
Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 0AD, United Kingdom

Tel: 01932 564366
suzanne@learningaboutanimals.co.uk