Ethology
Ethology is the study of non-human animal behaviour.
What's hidden beneath the surface?
Recent advances in biosensors offer increased opportunities to monitor the well-being of fish in aquaculture. However, before new biosensors are deployed, their suitability and possible applications
Pain evaluation in dairy cattle
Pain compromises the welfare of animals. A prerequisite for being able to alleviate pain is that we are able to recognize it. Potential behavioural signs of pain were investigated for dairy cattle
DISA -Education program on animal welfare at the time of slaughter and other types of killing
Internet-based training material on slaughter and killing Staff at slaugtherhouses that work with the slaughter of production animals and for those who handle live animals there is a requirement of
Online courses
Here you will find recorded seminars and online courses in English. Most of our seminars and courses are held in Swedish. Please visit the Swedish version of this page for information about seminars
National projects
You can find more information about ongoing projects at SCAW on the Swedish version of this page.
Contact SCAW
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International projects
Information about SCAW:s international projects and collaborations
NCP Slaughter and killing
SCAW is Sweden's national contact point for slaughter and other types of killing
Centre of Excellence in Animal Welfare Science
The Centre of Excellence in Animal Welfare Science is a Swedish network for researchers in natural and social sciences - establishing scientific excellence to improve animal welfare. The network is
Swedish Centre for Animal Welfare (SCAW)
SCAW is the national centre for animal welfare in Sweden. SCAW works nationally and internationally with animal welfare issues.
NordCAW seminar 2023
On the 29th of November 2023, NordCAW arranged a seminar about the welfare of horses in equestrian sports. The seminar was held in Uppsala, Sweden. Equestrian sports engage many people, but face
