Michael C. Appleby
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Michael Appleby is an animal welfare
scientist, especially for farm animals. He works for the World Society for the Protection of Animals
(WSPA). He obtained a BSc in Zoology
at the University of Bristol
and a PhD in Animal Behaviour
at the University of Cambridge. He then spent 20 years at the Poultry Research Centre in Scotland
and the University of Edinburgh
researching behaviour, husbandry
, and welfare of farm animals.
His early work on stocking densities in poultry and the tethering of pregnant sows contributed to the body of evidence that led, eventually, to major changes in animal welfare and the way these animals are kept. Appleby helped design the Edinburgh Modified Cage, which is an enlarged battery cage for hens.
Current positions:
Animal welfare
Animal welfare is the physical and psychological well-being of animals.The term animal welfare can also mean human concern for animal welfare or a position in a debate on animal ethics and animal rights...
scientist, especially for farm animals. He works for the World Society for the Protection of Animals
World Society for the Protection of Animals
The World Society for the Protection of Animals is an international non-profit animal welfare organization and also a federation of such organisations and active in over 150 countries with more than 1000 member societies.- Organization :...
(WSPA). He obtained a BSc in Zoology
Zoology
Zoology |zoölogy]]), is the branch of biology that relates to the animal kingdom, including the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct...
at the University of Bristol
University of Bristol
The University of Bristol is a public research university located in Bristol, United Kingdom. One of the so-called "red brick" universities, it received its Royal Charter in 1909, although its predecessor institution, University College, Bristol, had been in existence since 1876.The University is...
and a PhD in Animal Behaviour
Ethology
Ethology is the scientific study of animal behavior, and a sub-topic of zoology....
at the University of Cambridge. He then spent 20 years at the Poultry Research Centre in Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
and the University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is a public research university located in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The university is deeply embedded in the fabric of the city, with many of the buildings in the historic Old Town belonging to the university...
researching behaviour, husbandry
Animal husbandry
Animal husbandry is the agricultural practice of breeding and raising livestock.- History :Animal husbandry has been practiced for thousands of years, since the first domestication of animals....
, and welfare of farm animals.
His early work on stocking densities in poultry and the tethering of pregnant sows contributed to the body of evidence that led, eventually, to major changes in animal welfare and the way these animals are kept. Appleby helped design the Edinburgh Modified Cage, which is an enlarged battery cage for hens.
Career
Previous positions:- Senior Lecturer in Applied Animal Behavior, University of EdinburghUniversity of EdinburghThe University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is a public research university located in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The university is deeply embedded in the fabric of the city, with many of the buildings in the historic Old Town belonging to the university...
- Vice President, head of Farm Animals and Sustainable AgricultureSustainable agricultureSustainable agriculture is the practice of farming using principles of ecology, the study of relationships between organisms and their environment...
, Humane Society of the United StatesHumane Society of the United StatesThe Humane Society of the United States , based in Washington, D.C., is the largest animal advocacy organization in the world. In 2009, HSUS reported assets of over US$160 million....
2001–2005
Current positions:
- Chief Scientific Advisor and Welfare Policy Adviser for WSPAWorld Society for the Protection of AnimalsThe World Society for the Protection of Animals is an international non-profit animal welfare organization and also a federation of such organisations and active in over 150 countries with more than 1000 member societies.- Organization :...
- Visiting Professor in Animal Welfare, Scottish Agricultural CollegeScottish Agricultural CollegeThe Scottish Agricultural College exists to support the development of land-based industries and communities through Higher Education and training, specialist research and development and advisory and consultancy services....
- Member of the Farm Animal Welfare CouncilFarm Animal Welfare CouncilThe Farm Animal Welfare Council was an independent advisory body established by the Government of Great Britain in 1979. FAWC has published its Final Report before its closure on 31 March 2011...
- Member of the Scientific Committee of Humane Farm Animal CareHumane Farm Animal CareHumane Farm Animal Care was established to promote and administer its certification and labeling program, Certified Humane Raised & Handled, for meat, dairy, eggs, and poultry raised under its animal care standards. It is a non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors and retains a...
- Member of the Animal Compassionate Committee of Whole Foods MarketWhole Foods MarketWhole Foods Market is a foods supermarket chain based in Austin, Texas which emphasizes "natural and organic products." The company has been ranked among the most socially responsible businesses and placed third on the U.S...
in the US
Publications
- Appleby, Michael C. (1991) Applied animal behaviour: past, present, and future Universities Federation for Animal Welfare. ISBN 090076774X. Retrieved 12 February 2011
- Appleby, Michael C., Barry O. Hughes, H. Arnold Elson (1992) Poultry Production Systems: Behaviour, Management and Welfare CAB International. ISBN 0851987974. Retrieved 3 May 2009
- Appleby, Michael C. (1992). What Should We Do about Animal Welfare? Blackwell Science. ISBN 0632050667. Retrieved 3 May 2009
- Michael Appleby was awarded the Universities Federation of Animal Welfare (UFAW) Hulme Fellowship to write this book
- Appleby, Michael, Alistair B. Lawrence, Barry O. Hughes (1996) Behaviour and Welfare of Extensively Farmed Animals Elsevier Science. Retrieved 3 May 2009
- Appleby, Michael C., Barry O. Hughes (1997). Animal Welfare CAB Iinternational. ISBN 0851991807. Retrieved 3 May 2009
- Appleby, Michael C., Joy A. Mench, Barry O. Hughes (2004). Poultry Behaviour and Welfare CAB International. ISBN 0851996671. Retrieved 3 May 2009
- Appleby, Michael C., V. Cussen, L. Lambert, J. Turner (2008) Long Distance Transport and Welfare of Farm Animals CAB International. ISBN 1845934032. Retrieved 3 May 2009