We are six Penn Veterinary students, exploring Spain, France and Italy to learn more about International Animal Welfare and Public Policy. This trip is supported and sustained through donations, sponsors and student fundraising. We are always looking for partnerships to continue this amazing learning experience for Penn Vet students.We hope you enjoy reading about our European adventures!
After three weeks in three different countries, our time in Europe is complete. We wanted to thank all of those involved to make this trip possible! To our wonderful hosts in Spain: Xavier Manteca and his welfare team at The Autonomous University of Barcelona and Vet School IRTA (research and technology, food and agriculture) CAAD Marisme Animal … Continue reading Gracias! Merci! Grazie!
Over the past few years you may have heard about several devastating earthquakes that have struck central Italy. Natural disasters are unpredictable events. The emergency management protocols and plans used to help respond to such crises have to be well organized and adaptable. Given that there have been 3 recent and significant natural disasters in … Continue reading Earthquakes, Floods, Wildfires- Animal Welfare and Emergency Management
Buongiorno! Today we had a 6am departure time to spend the morning in Pescara at Cappola Brothers, a family-owned business that produces raw and cooked hams, cured meat, and other types of meat cuts. They follow the production process from slaughter through creation of the final product. Our time spent here was to observe and … Continue reading Slaughterhouse Welfare and a Cat Museum (two things that couldn’t be more different!)
PennVet Explores Europe 