David is Senior Lecturer in Theology and Ethics at the University of Edinburgh. He researches and publishes on the ethics of farm animal welfare and advises the UK Government on this. His books include (with Rachel Muers) Theology on the Menu: Asceticism, Meat and Christian Diet. David sees the potential for religious ideas and approaches to engage with welfare science and make a strongly positive contribution to welfare. His website is www.davidgrumett.com.