May 2020 - BERG - University of Stirling Mailing Lists

BERG Wednesday 13th May, 5.30pm
by Hannah Buchanan-Smith 10 Jun '20

10 Jun '20

Dear BERGers As promised, here is a link to Kristine Gandia’s presentation entitled " "Using a worldwide zoo database to assess the effect of circadian synchrony on animal welfare" It is 15 minutes long, and we hope you will watch it IN ADVANCE of the BERG meeting to discuss during the BERG meeting. Kristine has some additional slides she may share relating circadian rhythms to our current situation with lockdown, and she may even share her future research plans to get feedback before she embarks upon it. We trust you will not share this presentation beyond BERG without express permission from Kristine Gandia - this is a practice presentation for the virtual EAZA conference, and should you wish a final version then please ask Kristine (k.m.gandia(a)stir.ac.uk) if you are unable to come to BERG, but still wish to offer feedback, you can also email Kristine directly. https://www.dropbox.com/s/7d79kjkx3w1tjf6/EAZA%20virtual%20presentation.mp4… If you have problems accessing it let me know and I can try to fix it! The link for the Zoom BERG meeting on Wednesday 13th May @ 17.30 (BST) is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85235213041?pwd=SDFmWHhqZzBvbmVJNzgvb2Ivbnk2UT09<https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85235213041?pwd%3DSD…> Meeting ID: 852 3521 3041 Password: 882965 For those of you new to our Zoom BERG format - we join Zoom from 17.25, do a very quick set of introductions starting 17.30 promptly. We request that YOU use the "chat" to jot down any point you wish to include in a record of the meeting. I attach a privacy statement. Excited to share a summary of Dr Betsy Herrelko's (National Zoo, Washington DC) presentation for BERG next week (May 20th). Animal perspectives affect everything we do in zoos. Our success as animal care specialists heavily relies on identifying those perspectives and understanding how to best work with each individual’s needs. When we take into consideration behavioral responses to their social environment and added activities, our understanding of the complexity of their world becomes richer. In this BERG, we will talk about a few of the ways in which perception is studied (largely focused on my own work) and how it can impact applied practices. Please also consider completing this questionnaire for one of our Masters students - it takes just 20 mins to complete: https://stirlingpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5iKUUuwW5V97dWJ The aim of the study is to investigate the effects which different photos have on everyday food choices and related personality variables. Anyone who wants to become a regular BERGer - just subscribe here - and you can also unsubscribe. http://lists.stir.ac.uk/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/berg Hannah M. Buchanan-Smith Professor, Behaviour and Evolution Research Group (BERG) Psychology, Faculty of Natural Sciences University of Stirling Stirling, FK9 4LA Scotland E-mail: h.m.buchanan-smith(a)stir.ac.uk<mailto:h.m.buchanan-smith@stir.ac.uk> Home page: https://rms.stir.ac.uk/converis-stirling/person/11925 http://marmosetcare.com/ http://www.animalconcepts.eu/247animalwelfare/ http://refiningdogcare.com/ Hannah M. Buchanan-Smith Professor, Behaviour and Evolution Research Group (BERG) Psychology, Faculty of Natural Sciences University of Stirling Stirling, FK9 4LA Scotland E-mail: h.m.buchanan-smith(a)stir.ac.uk<mailto:h.m.buchanan-smith@stir.ac.uk> Home page: https://rms.stir.ac.uk/converis-stirling/person/11925 http://marmosetcare.com/ http://www.animalconcepts.eu/247animalwelfare/ http://refiningdogcare.com/ ________________________________ The University achieved an overall 5 stars in the QS World University Rankings 2020 UK Sports University of the Year 2020 (Times Higher Good University Guide) The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159.

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Fwd: UFAW LINKs. Virtual UFAW conference, 'Recent advances...VII' - registration now open
by Hannah Buchanan-Smith 28 May '20

28 May '20

Please see the programme for the free Virtual UFAW conference. You need to register. Dear Hannah, Hope all well with you and your students in this unusual time. Just to update you with our plans for the UFAW conference 'Recent advances in animal welfare science VII', that we had to cancel as a physical event because of the coronavirus pandemic. We are now running this as a free on-line event. Rather than having all the talks given on one day we have decided to run the conference over two – the 30th June and 1st July - as we feel that this will give us the extra time we will need to get each speaker on-line and will allow a little more leeway for questions. Each day will start at 11.00am and finish around 15.30pm (GMT +1hr). Places to watch this on-line conference 'live' are limited - although the talks are being recorded so they can be watched at any time after the event. I'll send you details of how to do so post conference but happy to answer questions. If you are interested in finding out the list of speakers for this conference and wish to register, click on this link to do so www.ufaw.org.uk/bham20<http://www.ufaw.org.uk/bham20>. Thanks and stay safe. Stephen Dr Stephen Wickens Universities Federation for Animal Welfare, The Old School, Brewhouse Hill, Wheathampstead, Herts AL4 8AN, UK Email: wickens(a)ufaw.org.uk ; Direct Tel: +44(0)1276 500880; Office: +44(0)1582 831818 (tel), 831414 (fax) MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "c:" claiming to be www.ufaw.org.uk<C:\Users\Stephen%20Wickens\AppData\Local\Temp\~ed_sb_3\www.ufaw.org.uk> ---------------------------------------- Hold the date: * Animal welfare: Emerging challenges and solutions UFAW International Animal Welfare Science Symposium, Edinburgh, UK 29-30th June 2021. For further information about UFAW awards, scholarships, meetings and other news follow us on: Facebook: Universities Federation for Animal Welfare - UFAW<http://www.facebook.com/ufaw.org.uk> ; Twitter: @UFAW_1926<https://twitter.com/ufaw_1926> The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) is an UK charity that works to develop and promote improvements in the welfare of all animals through scientific and educational activity worldwide. Registered Charity No 207996 (Registered in England) and Company Limited by Guarantee No 579991 Science in the service of animal welfare ________________________________ The University achieved an overall 5 stars in the QS World University Rankings 2020 UK Sports University of the Year 2020 (Times Higher Good University Guide) The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159.

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Tribute to Graham Law tonight at 20:00 CET (7pm BST)
by Hannah Buchanan-Smith 21 May '20

21 May '20

Message from Sabrina Brando Dear friends and colleagues, Graham Law designed the wobble tree the feeding pole & the swing pole feeder among many of his other ideas that benefit animals around the world. ❤️🐻🦁🐯🐦🐬 He was and remains an inspiration to us all in the zoo community and beyond, as his ideas can be found in shelters and research facilities. Tonight Mark & I, and others who knew him, will pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Graham Law in a webinar at 20:00 CET. All funds raised will go to the SHAPE of Enrichment's Lee Houts Memorial Fund. To join us in memory of Graham please register via https://paws.mykajabi.com/offers/gTFosVUC Kind regards, Sabrina & Mark [cid:3781871F-D72F-4296-B152-649567900E91] Lee Houts Memorial Fund Lee Houts inspired so many animal caretakers with her dedication to providing an excellent quality of life for captive animals everywhere. Lee was famous for her unrelenting support of enrichment efforts from encouraging the staff of a small zoo to participating in intensive working groups tasked with determining enrichment standards for national zoo organizations. In keeping with Lee Houts' devotion to spreading enrichment knowledge and enthusiasm around the world. The Shape of Enrichment Inc. began accepting donations in her memory. Monies donated to the Lee Houts Memorial Fund are dedicated towards furthering enrichment efforts in developing countries by providing educational opportunities to those in financial need. For example a keeper from a developing country might be funded to attend an enrichment workshop or conference. Board approval is required for these funds to be used. [cid:D8F682EE-010C-4689-B2FB-DF6F280764AE] +34644805737 AnimalConcepts<http://animalconcepts.eu/> PAWS<https://paws.mykajabi.com/> Pan African Sanctuary Alliance<https://pasa.org/> Chief Storyteller<https://storytellingclan.nl/?team-member=sabrina-brando> [cid:662C6547-47DC-431D-A4CE-ABDC43EC2BA9] ________________________________ The University achieved an overall 5 stars in the QS World University Rankings 2020 UK Sports University of the Year 2020 (Times Higher Good University Guide) The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159.

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BERG tomorrow - Wednesday 6th May @ 5.30pm
by Hannah Buchanan-Smith 05 May '20

05 May '20

Sharon Kessler will lead BERG tomorrow at 5.30pm. We shall discuss how to protect wild primates from Covid-19. Sharon has a brief video to share during the meeting, and anyone who wishes to prepare in advance will find this Science article<https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/05/primatologists-work-keep-great-apes…> (and associated weblinks) of interest. Click to join Zoom Meeting; https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83230994331 Meeting ID: 832 3099 4331 Bring your own drinks and nibbles, as usual. BERG - 13th April, 2020 I'm delighted to let you know that Kristine Gandia has agreed to lead the BERG presentation on Wednesday 13th May, at 5.30pm. A Zoom link will follow. Her topic is "Using a worldwide zoo database to assess the effect of circadian synchrony on animal welfare" In other animal welfare news, Sabrina Brando, PhD student and Director of AnimalConcepts has launched Practical Animal Welfare Science (PAWS) See: https://animalconcepts.eu/PAWS/ Access to membership options: https://paws.mykajabi.com/ What is ‘PAWS’? Practical Animal Welfare Science (PAWS) is a multilingual online platform by AnimalConcepts aligned with our responsibility to provide animals in human care with environments that promote optimal welfare. This platform will provide animal care and welfare related information on a wide variety of topics through resources and information, such as blogs, vlogs, podcasts, infographics, webinars, courses, and events. Through a membership experience you will be able to join like-minded care professionals from around the world who are all committed to excellence in animal care and promoting optimal animal welfare. The PAWS platform will provide you access to quality content, which enables you to attain many skills that benefit the animals, your team, and you, making you a valuable team member for the animals, your current facility, or a future organisation. Vision AnimalConcepts’s vision for PAWS is optimal wellbeing for animals in human care globally through science and best practices. Mission Our mission is to promote optimal animal wellbeing globally by providing quality multilingual content. We aim to unite animal care and welfare professionals, corporations, and academic organisations in their goals to facilitate, support, and pursue evidence-based programs with compassion and integrity. Hannah M. Buchanan-Smith Professor, Behaviour and Evolution Research Group (BERG) Psychology, Faculty of Natural Sciences University of Stirling Stirling, FK9 4LA Scotland E-mail: h.m.buchanan-smith(a)stir.ac.uk<mailto:h.m.buchanan-smith@stir.ac.uk> Home page: https://rms.stir.ac.uk/converis-stirling/person/11925 http://marmosetcare.com/ http://www.animalconcepts.eu/247animalwelfare/ http://refiningdogcare.com/ ________________________________ The University achieved an overall 5 stars in the QS World University Rankings 2020 UK Sports University of the Year 2020 (Times Higher Good University Guide) The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159.

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