May is shaping up to be a powerful month for animal welfare advocates around the world. With impactful events taking place across the United States, Europe, and Asia, the global movement for animal well-being continues to gain momentum! As part of Fred The Dog's ongoing mission to support animal welfare initiatives worldwide, we’re excited to spotlight some of the most important happenings this month. Let’s take a look at the most relevant upcoming animal welfare conferences, summits, and gatherings happening in May 2025.
🇺🇸 United States
🌟 Animal Care & Handling Conference
- Date: May 13–14, 2025
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Overview: Organized by the North American Meat Institute, this conference focuses on improving animal welfare practices in the livestock and meat industry. It gathers industry leaders, academics, and animal care professionals to explore practical strategies for humane animal handling and transportation.
🌟 Minnesota Animal Welfare Conference
- Date: May 15, 2025
- Location: St. Cloud, Minnesota
- Overview: Hosted by Tri-County Humane Society, this educational conference is geared toward companion animal welfare professionals, veterinary teams, and volunteers. It features nationally recognized speakers covering a wide range of topics in shelter management, adoption, veterinary care, and community outreach.
🇪🇺 Europe
🌟 EU Platform on Animal Welfare (15th Meeting)
- Date: May 17–18, 2025
- Location: Brussels, Belgium (Hybrid format)
- Overview: Coordinated by the European Commission, this platform provides a forum for stakeholders and member states to collaborate on EU-wide animal welfare policies. The May meeting will include updates on legislative progress, animal transport standards, and ongoing research.
🌟 Animal Health, Nutrition & Technology Innovation Europe
- Date: May 3, 2025
- Location: Brussels, Belgium
- Overview: A high-impact event bringing together innovators and researchers in animal health. Attendees will explore sustainable farming, nutrition science, disease prevention, and the role of tech in improving animal care and welfare across Europe.
🇯🇵 Asia
🌟 Asia for Animals Coalition Online Forum
- Date: Ongoing in May 2025
- Location: Online / Various Hosts
- Overview: Though Asia for Animals' major conference is scheduled for later in the year, a series of virtual forums and workshops are happening in May. These focus on wildlife conservation, animal protection law, and education across Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
🌍 Why It Matters
These events serve as vital platforms for cross-border collaboration and knowledge sharing. Whether it's about policy innovation, shelter operations or digital activism, May 2025 is packed with opportunities to support and learn from the global animal welfare community.
Fred The Dog is proud to stand alongside organizations and individuals leading the way for a better world for animals. Stay tuned to Fred’s channels as we continue to spotlight events that align with our mission to create a better world for all animals. 🐶📆
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