Animal welfare | Charmaine Tham | TEDxTheRocks

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Vaccination and desexing of animals such as dogs are a common practice and considered completely routine in Australia. However, in developing communities where access to basic resources, funding and Veterinarian training are limited, animal welfare can prove to be a challenge. Charmaine shares the mental and physical struggles of addressing these challenges.
Charmaine has been highly engaged with the veterinary community since her graduation from the University of Melbourne in 2004. Her qualifications include the Bachelor of Veterinary Science with first-class honours, Bachelor of Animal Science in pain pharmacology research, ANZCVS Membership in Veterinary Pharmacology and Bachelor of Business Studies in management.
Charmaine is President of Vets Beyond Borders (VBB). She is also on the Australia and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists’ Chapter of Veterinary Pharmacology, and is on the committee of the Australian Veterinary Association’s Australian Vets in Industry special interest group.
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[@susanmeek726]

Excellent talk. I wasn't aware of Vets Beyond Borders until today.

[@angelaquinonez2450]

thank you for being transparent! that's what makes a difference in the world.

[@zo_eliza216]

love hearing stuff about this.well done

[@lisaravenscroft]

what a fantastic programme. Well done Vets Beyond Borders!

[@KyobuFumiya]

Why are so few people concerned about this?

[@msflak]

Just as we look back at Jim Crow and other moral abominations in the past, the way we treat animals may be something that future generations are disgusted by.

[@blade5896]

Unfortunately there are many people out there that enjoy animal cruelty

[@catherineayotte6748]

Thannk you for caring and making a difference for animals :)

[@animalhome.4899]

Thanks for motivation

[@denismelvin222]

Happy Birthday to the Moon Bear lady Ms Jill Robinson 🎈🎈

[@MrRussellAnderson]

Excellent Job on the Talk

[@ShikokuFoodForest]

Yes, the dirtiest, sickest, least-loved animals are the ones needing our love the most.

[@rebeccanakau9322]

Wow I really enjoyed that talk...and the project that you guys are running. It's really Awesome. 👍👍👍

[@SG-2999G]

Thank you!

[@bunymn1]

Welfare requires money which reduces the usage(hence leading to extinction) of the subject receiving welfare..

[@vintagebilly.uk..9005]

I always thought these countries were cruel to there animals but maybe it’s not as simple as that uk

[@Skies133]

Me too. I constantly wondered why some of us can see how wonderful they can be but others don't.

[@dktibetananimalscare2249]

Gd

[@KingAyobami2]

Hello i am interested in the Iguverse project and i think it would be great if you could collaborate! They are making a gaming project where people will share 1% or more of their in-game income with animal welfare organizations. I think they could be great help to you

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