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Animals in Translation

Sophie Holt, Kerri Tenniswood

Animals in Translation is a podcast brought to you by hosts from across the globe who talk with experts about their animal welfare work. The goal? To deconstruct animal issues into palatable pieces for listeners wanting to dig deeper into international animal welfare, ethics, or policy. Tune in monthly for new episodes.

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Sheep Fatigue During Transport with Katia Colitti

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2025/07/14

Kerri and Sophie delve into the overlooked issue of sheep fatigue during transport with special guest Katia Colitti. Katia is a lawyer and writer whose work has been published in Animal Welfare (Cambridge University Press), Global Journal of Animal Law, and European Competition Journal. She grew up in Ukraine, spent over a decade in the U.S., and, since 2012, is based in Belgium. Katia holds an MSc in international animal welfare, ethics, and law, a JD, an MA in economics for competition law, and a

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Sheep Primer

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2025/07/01

In this episode, Kerri interviews her co-host, Sophie, about being a pioneering researcher in sheep welfare, focusing on her groundbreaking work on sheep dental disorders that are highlighted in her recently published paper called Incisor Disorders of Merino Sheep (Ovis aries). They discuss the often overlooked species within welfare research, policy, and care standards, despite being part of human history for thousands of years.Sophie shares her passion for sheep and the importance of

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Media impact on Irish farmers with Amy Duley

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2025/06/14

In this episode, Sophie and Kerri interview PhD student and Teagusc Walsh Scholar, Amy Duley, about her paper called Irish cattle farmers’ experiences and perceptions of negative framing of farm animal welfare in the media. She discusses the communication gaps between farmers and the public, the media's role, and negative stereotypes affecting farmers' mental health. They delve into the topics of social trust, One Welfare, and the lack of services within the rural farm community. Duley talks about

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Polarization in Animal Protection- Primer

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2025/06/01

Sophie and Kerri discuss the polarization (or polarisation if you live in UK, Aussie...) within the animal protection movement and the need for clear communication and discussion for progress. They recap their interview with bioethicist Peter Sandøe from their last episode and introduce their next interview with animal welfare scientist, Duley, about the negative impact media has on Irish farmers. The hosts discuss how communication can be affected by differing terminology and negative stereotypes,

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Animal Ethics with Peter Sandøe

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2025/05/23

Sophie and Kerri interview bioethics professor, Peter Sandøe, about his long career in animal ethics and companion animal welfare at University of Copenhagen. Sandøe values cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary discussions when it comes to animals. In this interview, he explains the need for understanding diverse viewpoints and ethical pluralism for collaboration and progress within animal welfare, which is highlighted in his 2013 publication, The Good, the Right, and the Fair. Sandøe discusses his

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Pig Motivation and Welfare with Dr. Inés Sánchez-Garcia

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2025/05/14

In this episode of Animals in Translation, Kerri and Sophie interview Dr. Inés Sánchez-Garcia about her MSc dissertation on the motivation and cognitive abilities of pigs. Ines is a laboratory animal veterinarian at Newcastle University. She is responsible for, monitors and provides advice on the health, welfare and treatment of animals in research, with a particular interest in animal welfare, motivation and cognition. After graduating from Complutense University of Madrid, she pursued an

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Pig Primer

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2025/05/01

In this episode of Animals in Translation, Sophie and Kerri provide an informative discussion on domestic pigs, examining their intelligence, lifestyle, and preferences. They delve into the roles pigs play in society as companion animals, sources of food, and subjects of research. The conversation also addresses the cultural phenomenon of pigs as pets and the influence of media on public perception of pigs. Additionally, the hosts introduce the significance of animal welfare research and its role in

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Cat predation research with guest Martina Cecchetti

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2025/04/15

SummaryIn this episode, PhD researcher, Martina Cacchetti, discusses her research paper called "Provision of High Meat Content Food and Object Play Reduce Predation of Wild Animals by Domestic Cats Felis catus" with hosts Sophie, Kerri, and the Cat. Martina's research on domestic cat ecology and behavior focused on strategies to reduce the predation of wildlife by domestic cats. The conversation covers her methodology, the interventions tested, and the impact of cat owners' behavior on wildlife

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Cat Primer

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2025/04/01

This episode of Animals in Translation delves into the complex world of cats. The hosts discuss the staggering number of cats worldwide, the roles they play in society, and the welfare issues arising from breeding practices and declawing. They explore the dangers faced by outdoor cats and the implications of feral cat populations on wildlife. The conversation also touches on the importance of training and enriching the lives of indoor cats. This is a primer for the next AIT podcast episode- a deeper

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Poultry in China with Lisa Yang

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2025/03/15

In this episode of Animals in Translation, Sophie, Kerri, and The Cat interview Lisa Yang to discuss her recently published research paper: Animal welfare with Chinese characteristics: Chinese poultry producers’ perceptions of, and attitudes towards, animal welfare. Lisa found that, although poultry producers have an understanding of animal welfare, prioritizing economic motivations is key to successful interventions leading to cage-free housing systems.You can find more about her research on

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Poultry Primer

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2025/03/01

In this episode, Sophie and Kerri discuss the critical issues surrounding poultry and animal welfare, referencing Ruth Harrison's influential book 'Animal Machines'. They explore the ethical dilemmas of cheap protein production and the harsh realities of industrial farming practices. The conversation highlights the importance of recognizing chickens as individuals and the need for humane treatment throughout their lives, including during slaughter. To help support more humane production practices,

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Introduction to AIT

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2025/02/24

In this first episode of 'Animals in Translation (AIT)', hosts Sophie and Kerri introduce themselves and share their diverse backgrounds in animal welfare. They explore the Five Freedoms, the progress in animal welfare assessment, and the importance of ethical pluralism. AIT will post a monthly 'primer' podcast to introduce a specific animal welfare topic before offering a longer, in-depth interview with an animal welfare expert to discuss their published work.

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