This episode special guest, Sabrina Brando, AnimalConcepts, continues the welfare discussion from episode 35 with a focus on introducing the topic of Welfare Assessments. Sabrina discusses a holistic approach to welfare and the necessity of observational, research-focused data as opposed to emotional thinking in welfare assessments. Sabrina also explains the difference between output-based and input-based welfare assessments. The episode ends with a conversation about constant welfare analysis and effective assessments models. Stay tuned for Sabrina's "Training Tale" about reinforcing a dolphin for saying "no" and not coming to her when asked. For questions or suggestions about the podcast email abc@theabma.org and to reach Sabrina contact her on the AnimalConcepts website ⁠https://www.animalconcepts.eu/,⁠ LinkedIn, or the AnimalConcepts social channels. Also, check out all of the free, informational resources offered by AnimalConcepts on their website.  Let's talk some training!

4:20 Welfare through observational, not emotional data 

10:15 The way that we are feeling about something, doesn’t mean that the animal is feeling the same 

13:45 A holistic approach to welfare 

20:00 Outputs vs Inputs 

25:00 Difference between output-based and input-based welfare assessment

30:40 The continued learning of welfare assessments 

38:45 What makes for an effective welfare assessment model

41:35 “Training Tales”