Bonus: Veterinary Ethics and Animal Welfare with Sean Wensley

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Aug 12, 2024

Sean Wensley, Senior Veterinarian for Animal Welfare at the PDSA, shares his insights on veterinary ethics and the challenges of advocating for animals. He discusses the moral dilemmas vets face in slaughterhouses and the complexities of animal welfare within societal norms. Wensley emphasizes the importance of transparency through CCTV in food production and the ethical implications of selective breeding. With a rich background in animal welfare and global contributions, he inspires listeners to reflect on the evolving relationships between humans and animals.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Veterinary Ethics and Education

01:36 • 9min

Ethics and Complexity in Animal Welfare

11:00 • 29min

Ethics of Animal Use and Welfare

40:13 • 8min

Ethical Implications of Selective Animal Breeding

48:00 • 2min

Veterinary Ethics in Slaughterhouses

50:11 • 9min

CCTV Transparency and Advocacy in Animal Welfare

59:30 • 3min

Rethinking Animal Welfare and Veterinary Practice

01:02:36 • 16min

Using his book Through a Vet’s Eyes as a backdrop, Claudia talks to Sean Wensley about veterinary ethics and animal welfare. They discuss some of Sean’s experiences as a vet as well as some of the challenges vets face in representing animals’ interests.

Date Recorded: 20 February 2024

Sean Wensley is Senior Veterinarian for Animal Welfare and Professional Engagement at the UK veterinary charity, the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA). He was President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and chaired the Animal Welfare Working Group of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE), which represents veterinary organisations from 40 European countries. Sean has contributed to animal welfare and conservation projects around the world and in 2017 he received the inaugural World Veterinary Association (WVA) Global Animal Welfare Award for Europe. In 2023 he received the J.A. Wight Memorial Award from the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) for his outstanding contribution to pet welfare. His first book Through A Vet’s Eyes: How to care for animals and treat them better was selected as one of the Financial Times’ Best Summer Books of 2022.

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