Animal Welfare Conversations

Join us as we talk to people working towards a common goal - to improve animal welfare. We’ll chat to veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, animal owners, conservationists and others who have an important part to play in care and decision making about the lives of pets, domestic, farm or zoo animals and wildlife. We’re not afraid to challenge assumptions and question current beliefs.

Animal Welfare Conversations is a science podcast hosted by maryvy, with 41 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

maryvy hosts Animal Welfare Conversations, a science show with 41 episodes published.

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  Episode #39

  From Vet to Visionary: Manda Scott on Healing, Hope, and Systemic Change

  Mar 13, 20261h 13mS5

  <p>In this expansive and deeply grounded conversation, we hear from Manda Scott, to explore why personal healing and systemic change must go hand in hand if we want to leave a healthy planet for future generations.</p> <p>Tracing her journey from veterinary medicine in Scotland and Cambridge to award‑winning writing and spiritual practice, Manda shares her understanding of today’s interconnected poly crisis, the sixth mass extinction, breached planetary boundaries, and why incremental solutions can’t meet the scale of the challenge.</p> <p>Manda reminds us that the answers already exist—and meaningful change is still possible...

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  Episode #38

  Making room for small ethical breeders

  Mar 6, 202637 minS5

  <p> </p> <p>With Crufts taking place this weekend, we explore the future of dog breeding. Recent media attention has focused on breeding practices, conformation, the Innate Health Assessment Tool, and the Royal Kennel Club’s new nose‑to‑tail assessment / Breeding For Health Framework.</p> <p>Mary catches up with Beverley Cuddy, a former podcast guest, to discuss these developments. A key theme of the conversation is the importance of involving breeders in discussions about the future of dog breeding. Beverley recently founded the Union of Dog People, representing those small scale breeders who believe that breeding a dog brings...

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  Episode #37

  Assessing Pain, Improving Welfare: Insights from Dr Beatriz Monteiro

  Feb 27, 202655 minS5

  <p>In this episode we are joined by Dr Beatriz Monteiro, to discuss in more depth the impact of pain on animal welfare. We consider the differences between acute and chronic pain, how pain impacts on all aspects of animal welfare, the use of validated pain scales such as the Feline Grimace Scale and the importance of evidence based medicine.</p> <p>We talk a lot about the WSAVA and their resources on pain management, and you can find the links to these at the end of these notes.</p> <p>We hope you will join The Animal Welfare Conversation.<...

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  Episode #36

  2026: New Animal welfare conversations

  Feb 23, 20266 minS5

  <p>Welcome to 2026, and new episodes of the Animal Welfare Conversation. </p> <p>In this introductory episode we have a sneak preview of the new interviews, covering a broad range of topics including animal welfare science, climate change, the sixth mass extinction and dog breeding.</p> <p>So much is happening in the veterinary profession at the moment, including the CMA report and review of the Veterinary Surgeons Act. There are many opportunities here for the veterinary profession to have a greater influence on animal welfare and also to develop more confidence within the profession itself. </p> <p>We also ha...

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  Episode #35

  Veterinary Controversies & Ethical Dilemmas

  Dec 15, 202554 minS4

  <p>This week, we had the privilege of speaking with Professor Eddie Clutton and Dr Polly Taylor, both distinguished anaesthetists and two of the co-editors of Veterinary Controversies and Ethical Dilemmas. Their book, now highly regarded within the veterinary profession, raises important questions about the current veterinary landscape, approaches to treatment, and standards of animal care. Our discussion covered a range of complex topics, including moral dilemmas, euthanasia, and over-treatment, offering diverse perspectives and highlighting unresolved issues within the profession.</p> <p>The conversation explored the financial, emotional, and societal costs associated with animal treatment, prompting reflection on what outcomes...

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