Once again, CCSAW’s students lived up to their nickname “Gwelfare” at the 2025 American Veterinary Medical Association Animal Welfare Assessment Contest held at Texas A&M University.
Over 270 registrants from 23 universities across North America tested their skills in assessing the welfare of a number of species including tilapia, pet gerbils, Gaboon vipers in a zoo, and dressage horses. The students were given a welfare scenario to evaluate, then presented their findings to a panel of judges.
OVC students were the first prize winners in the Veterinary Student Division, while in the undergraduate senior division, the CCSAW team placed 2nd. Individual awards went to DVMs Hayley Bryce (2nd) and Mia Nanini (4th) while Gillian Forestell was fifth in the individual graduate category.
The group was coached by Drs Derek Haley, Tina Widowski and PhD student Lydia Benn,
Congratulations to all.
