Animal welfare is not simply a catch-all phrase: on a macro scale it is an industry worth billions globally – approximately £2 billion annually in Ireland and the UK alone – while on a minor scale, for a famer or family of pet owners, the implications are inestimable.
Cosgrove says stakeholders may not be aware that there is a solution to their particular problem. “We at Ulster University want to support animal welfare in all forms, by opening our bank of pre-existing research to, and developing bespoke solutions for, key stakeholders in both the farm and companion animal sectors.”Ulster University enjoys close links with many international institutions.
So what kinds of issues can Ulster University help either industry or the smaller farmer address? Unmet needs in animal welfare, from the major to the minor, depend on the stakeholder you talk to, Cosgrove admits.“Speaking to some of the smaller farmers, you can tell there are unmet needs, especially with regard to disease spread and nutritional requirements. Meanwhile, the types of industries we have engaged with are focused on their product delivery.
“We know that diabetes is a real problem in the US with companion animals. For pet owners, they know that if a dog is sick, the whole household comes to a standstill. We have a wealth of therapeutics in diabetes, which promote increased insulin secretion and repair a damaged pancreas. All our therapeutics are naturally derived so they are of low-risk to the animal in terms of adverse reactions,” explains Cosgrove.
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