International Society for Applied Ethology

Name

International Society for Applied Ethology

Legal name

The International Society for Applied Ethology

Website

https://applied-ethology.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

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Product category

Professional Scientific Association

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Welfare & Advocacy Organizations (AFAEALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal Health Policy, Standards & International Coordination (e.g., WOAH/FAO) (HLAMAJAO), Animal Welfare Auditing, Compliance & Certification Services (Non-testing Lab) (AFAEALAN)

Keywords

• Animal behaviour science
• Animal welfare research
• Professional scientific society
• Applied ethology
• Veterinary behaviour research

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ISAE is an international professional association (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation, SC047974) that advances the science of applied animal behaviour and welfare through membership, an annual International Congress, regional conferences across 13 global regions, the official peer-reviewed journal 'Applied Animal Behaviour Science' published by Elsevier, biannual newsletters, research ethics guidelines, awards programs, and an employment/education portal for its nearly 700 members across 36 countries.

Product overview

The International Society for Applied Ethology (ISAE) is a professional association offering a portfolio of member services centered on applied animal behaviour science. The core offerings include the official journal 'Applied Animal Behaviour Science' published by Elsevier, annual International Congresses, ISAE Membership, and biannual newsletters. The society also administers three awards (Creativity Award, New Investigator Award, and EDIA Award), provides Ethical Guidelines for research, hosts a repository of member research papers, and operates an employment and education portal. The society organizes activities across 13 global regions with nearly 700 members from 36 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISAE Membership Annual professional membership in the International Society for Applied Ethology for individuals interested in the behaviour and welfare of confined or domesticated animals, including researchers, veterinarians, animal welfare professionals, government/NGO experts, and graduate students. Membership includes access to the official journal at discounted rates, congress attendance, regional conferences, networking, and ethical guidelines.
• Applied Animal Behaviour Science Journal Subscription Personal subscription to the official ISAE journal 'Applied Animal Behaviour Science' published by Elsevier, covering applied animal behaviour science research on domesticated and human-utilized animals including farm, companion, zoo, and laboratory species. Available in print-plus-electronic (£106/year) and electronic-only (£44.40/year) tiers; subscriptions run concurrently with the ISAE membership cycle.
• Annual International Congress Annual international scientific congress featuring plenary/keynote speakers, oral presentations, workshops, and poster sessions where members present research findings in applied animal behaviour science. The 59th Congress is scheduled for New Delhi, India, August 10-14, 2026 at Gautam Buddha University.
• Regional Conferences Regular regional conferences organized by ISAE's 13 regional groups (Nordic, Canada, USA, Latin America, UK/Ireland, Benelux, West Central Europe, East Asia, Africa/West Asia, East/South Europe, Oceania, South/Central Asia, Southwest Europe) to encourage local knowledge exchange among members.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 700 members from 36 countries participate in the society
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA): Large US veterinary professional association covering all aspects of veterinary medicine, including animal welfare. Comparable to ISAE as a veterinary umbrella body but with vastly broader scope and resources.
• Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS): UK regulatory body for veterinary surgeons with broader welfare and professional standards remit. Comparable to ISAE through UK-based veterinary professional governance but operates as a regulator rather than a scientific society.
• World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA): Global association for companion animal veterinarians, with global congresses and welfare guidelines. Comparable as a veterinary membership organization with international scope, but broader than ISAE's applied behaviour niche.

Others

• Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): Major US animal welfare and advocacy NGO. Adjacent to ISAE rather than directly comparable, but overlaps in animal welfare science and policy domain with significantly larger scale and resources.

Direct peers

• European College of Animal Welfare and Behavioural Medicine (ECAWBM): European veterinary specialist college overseeing credentials in animal welfare science, ethics, and behaviour. Comparable to ISAE through overlapping focus on applied animal behaviour and welfare standards-setting.
• International Primatological Society: Global scientific society for primatology research, holding congresses and publishing journals. Comparable to ISAE as a small international learned society with a member-driven model and applied animal behaviour focus.
• American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB): US veterinary specialty college certifying diplomates in animal behavior. Comparable to ISAE as a professional/scientific body advancing applied animal behaviour, though with a narrower credentialing focus.
• Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW): UK-based scientific and educational charity advancing animal welfare science through research, publications (Animal Welfare journal), and conferences. Directly comparable to ISAE in scope, scientific focus, and member-driven operations.
• Animal Behavior Society: US-based scientific society for the study of animal behavior, holding an annual conference and publishing scientific work. Directly comparable to ISAE as a learned society for animal behaviour research with membership, conferences, and journals.
• International Society for Behavioral Ecology: International scientific society studying behavioral ecology, holding biennial conferences and a flagship journal. Comparable to ISAE as a small global learned society focused on animal behaviour research, though with a more theoretical ecological emphasis.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles10 records

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