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Representing Animals

works toward a reduction in the production, consumption, and other uses, of non-human animals globally. Those animals still used for human purposes should experience better welfare. We do this through:

  • Education about non-human animals and their interests
  • Research and advocacy to increase the development and consumption of plant-based and alternative protein products, and to encourage flexitarian diets and vegan lifestyles
  • Research and advocacy into sustainable companion animal diets
  • Research and advocacy into other animal welfare issues 
  • Research and advocacy into conservation issues including the reduction and mitigation of climate change effects, the promotion of biodiversity, appropriate transformation of our agricultural sector, and nature restoration

Representing Animals Foundation is a non-profit organisation established to support the work of Prof. Andrew Knight and others. Andrew is a veterinary Professor of Animal Welfare, affiliated with the School of Veterinary Medicine, College of Environmental and Life Sciences, Murdoch University, Western Australia, and the School of Environment and Science at Griffith University, Queensland. He is an Adjunct Professor at both. He’s also affiliated with the University of Winchester, UK, where he established and directed its Centre for Animal Welfare from 2015 – 2023. This became one of Winchester’s largest and most active research and knowledge exchange centres. Andrew is also a veterinary specialist in animal welfare accredited in the US, UK, EU and New Zealand, a Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, and Principal Fellow of Advance HE. Andrew produces a large amount of research and outreach which helps to advance understanding of animals and their welfare. These have included two books, numerous academic and popular articles and external presentations, social media videos and websites. He regularly collaborates with animal welfare charities to advocate for animals and is frequently interviewed by the media. He has received over 20 awards and research grants for this work.