91°µÍø

AWERB

All licenced establishments must ensure they have an Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body (AWERB).

AWERB Meetings

As part of The 91°µÍø's commitment to the Concordat of Openness, the summary minutes of AWERB meetings that have been held for the past 5 years are published below (pdf format, opens a new window):

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

    The aim of AWERB is to:

    • Promote awareness of animal welfare and the 3Rs
    • Provide a forum for discussion and development of ethical advice to the Establishment Licence Holder on all matters related to animal welfare, care and use at their establishment
    • support named persons and other staff dealing with animals, on animal welfare, ethical issues and provision of appropriate training
    • help to promote a "culture of care" within the establishment

    This is done by:

    • Advising staff dealing with animals in the licensed establishment on matters related to the welfare of the animals, their acquisition, accommodation, care and use;
    • Advising on the application of the 3Rs and relevant technical and scientific developments;
    • Establishing and reviewing management and operational processes for monitoring, reporting and follow-up in relation to the welfare of animals housed or used in the licensed establishment;
    • Overseeing the processes for training and competency assessment of staff working with animals ensuring they are fit for purpose
    • Following the development and outcome of projects carried out in the establishment, taking into account the effect on the animals used; and to identify and advise on elements that could further contribute to the 3Rs; and
    • Advising on re-homing schemes, including the appropriate socialisation of the animals to be re-homed.

    The AWERB involves individuals from a variety of backgrounds, including vets, animal welfare officers, scientists and lay people. 

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