Justin Dillon

Jul 9, 2024 | supplychainbrain.com | Justin Dillon

Every day, we hear how artificial intelligence is changing our lives. It promises to save effort and time on a scale never before witnessed in human history. But to quote Serena Williams: “Everything comes at a cost. Just what are you willing to pay for it?” In the case of AI, the cost to living species on planet earth may be more than we anticipated. Technological advances have historically led to significant, and perhaps unforeseen, negative impacts on society and the environment.

Feb 1, 2024 | mdpi.com | Izzie Philpotts |Emily Blackwell |Justin Dillon |Nicola Rooney

1. IntroductionEducation is central to the work of companion animal welfare charities in the United Kingdom (UK) [1,2,3]. They aim to educate the public on aspects of an animal’s health, needs, and behaviours to improve their welfare. Education through targeted marketing campaigns is one key method by which charities aim to heighten public awareness of specific issues.

Jan 25, 2024 | mdpi.com | Emily Blackwell |Justin Dillon |Emma Tipton |Izzie Philpotts

1. IntroductionIn the United Kingdom (UK), there are currently 11 million pet dogs, with 29% of adults owning a dog [1]. The Animal Welfare Act [2] introduced a duty of care for all owners to meet their pet’s five welfare needs, and the PAW Report was launched in 2011 as the first overarching means of identifying, assessing, and monitoring the well-being of companion animals and how their needs are being met.