The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has awarded Temple Grandin, PhD, professor of animal sciences at Colorado State University and a pioneering animal welfare advocate in the livestock industry, with the 2025 AVMA Humane Award, according to a recent press release.
The AVMA Humane Award is given to a non-veterinarian to recognize achievement in advancing the welfare of animals through leadership, public service, education, research, product development or advocacy. It is one of three Animal Welfare and Human-Animal Bond Excellence Awards presented annually by the AVMA and supported by Merck Animal Health.
"I'm deeply honored to receive the AVMA Humane Award," said Dr. Grandin. "My goal has always been to improve the lives of animals through practical, science-based methods that reduce stress and promote humane treatment. It's been a privilege to work alongside veterinarians, educators and industry leaders to bring about lasting changes that benefit animals and the people who care for them."
Dr. Grandin has spent more than 35 years transforming how animals raised for food are handled in the United States and around the world. Her groundbreaking designs for humane livestock handling systems are used in facilities across the globe, and her center track restrainer system is now the industry standard in large beef plants across North America. Her work has directly improved the welfare of millions of animals, reducing fear and stress in critical situations.
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