Welfare Science

Animal Welfare: Science Communication Skills

Welfare scientists who develop science communication skills multiply their research impact by reaching non-specialist audiences.

Key Facts

Scientific evidence guides best practice in this welfare area
Welfare improvements here are achievable at reasonable cost
Public awareness and consumer choice drive positive welfare change
Every informed person strengthens the animal welfare movement

Welfare Considerations

Most welfare research reaches only specialist academic audiences without active science communication effort. Scientists who develop communication skills for general and policy audiences dramatically increase the impact of their research.

What You Can Do

Learn more about this welfare topic from scientific sources
Support organisations working on this welfare issue
Make informed choices that support better welfare outcomes
Share knowledge about animal welfare with others