Visions and goals:
The Center for Farm Animal Welfare Research promotes research aimed at enhancing the productivity and profitability of farm animals while simultaneously prioritizing and improving animal welfare. Our mission is to develop innovative practices and technologies that support the health and well-being of farm animals balancing economic efficiency with ethical considerations.
Activities and accomplishments:
The Center for Farm Animal Welfare Research lead a multidisciplinary program that spans from animal welfare assessments and the development of sustainable farming practices to the advancement of state-of-the-art genetic manipulation programs prioritizing both welfare and productivity traits. Additionally, the center promotes improving farm animal cutting-edge research facility that supports innovative studies and serves as an educational hub for farmers and students. The center also actively promotes collaborative funding opportunities from both industrial and academic sources to support groundbreaking research and initiatives aimed at enhancing animal welfare and sustainable farming practices. Finally, the center promotes the presentation of animal welfare related findings.
Head of center: Prof. Noam Meiri
