March 3 - 6, 2025 PLUS more dates

May 12 - 15, 2025

August 4 - 7, 2025

Oct 27 - 30, 2025

These courses are online or also offer an On Demand Workshop. 

 

Live Online Workshop: February 26-27, 2025 1:00-4:30 p.m. Eastern time

Live Online Workshop: April 9-10, 2025  1:00-4:30 p.m. Eastern time

On Demand Workshop

 

https://www.nal.usda.gov/about-us/events/awic-workshop

 

The objectives of the workshop are to provide:

• An overview of the AWA and its regulations as they pertain to considering alternatives;
• A review of the 3Rs (replacement, reduction, and refinement of animal use) alternatives concept and examples;
• Guidance for where to find 3Rs literature and resources;
• Instruction on database literature searching techniques (e.g. search syntax); and
• A demonstration of an alternatives literature search.

The Summit is a one-of-a-kind conference attended by a diverse group of decision makers, including representatives from farms, ranches, allied industries, food processors, restaurants, grocery stores, legislatures, universities, government agencies and media.

 

This workshop offers two live online workshop dates plus an On Demand Workshop.

 

Live Online Dates: 

Feburary 26 and 27, 2025  1:00-4:30 p.m. Eastern Time

April 9 and 10, 2025  1:00-4:30 p.m. Eastern Time

On Demand Workshop--online, self-paced version

 

The objectives of the workshop are to provide:

• An overview of the AWA and its regulations as they pertain to considering alternatives;
• A review of the 3Rs (replacement, reduction, and refinement of animal use) alternatives concept and examples;
• Guidance for where to find 3Rs literature and resources;
• Instruction on database literature searching techniques (e.g. search syntax); and
• A demonstration of an alternatives literature search.

Discover Conference 47 will explore innovative strategies to mitigate stress factors including the challenges of increasing incidence of diseases and metabolic disorders, as well as abiotic stressors caused by climate change, all of which significantly impact dairy cows and the industry as a whole.

The conference will cover animal welfare, production efficiency, and economic viability, and showcase cutting-edge technologies.

The 2025 Annual Meeting will take place at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida . When not in sessions, you are just steps away from soaking up the breezy South Florida lifestyle at the lagoon pool with ocean views or the alabaster beach. 

Registration information will be added to this page once available. The 2025 NTF Leadership Conference will be hosted in Washington, D.C. in September of 2025.  

 

Registration opens on February 21, 2025 with Early Bird Pricing.

May 1, 2025: Last Day for Early Bird Pricing

 

 

Conference Registration will open in May, 2025.

Headwaters to Saltwater:
Understanding the Past, Protecting the Future, 155 Years of AFS

Aquaculture 2025 Triennial

• Special sessions organized by Aquacultural Engineering Society and International Association of Aquaculture Economics and Management
• Many other meetings of working groups, government agencies and related aquaculture activities
• Program with technical sessions and producers seminars covering virtually all species grown in aquaculture

You will need to create a login to access this webinar.

 

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to use available resources to locate and reference information regarding the humane transport of animals; identify the roles of the CFIA and the obligations of regulated parties in regards to the humane transport of animals; and apply the Health of Animals Regulations (HAR) - Part XII as they relate to the humane transport of animals.

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This webinar discusses the process of utilizing a HACCP-like, systematic approach to identify and determine a strategy to control the key threats to animal wellness throughout the entire production system and to improve your animal welfare/animal wellness programs.

Some things that happen on farms, how we look at it and what we think about it, what violations that might be seen, ethical dilemmas that are brought up in regards to farm animals

Describes Visual ways of processing experience. Describes how Autism led her to become the designer of more humane livestock handling facilities leading to calmer animals and better meat quality.

Erika Oakes and Kathryn Davis from Dairy Australia’s Animal Health & Fertility program discuss the changing requirements of our customers, consumers and the wider community and highlight some practices that will be covered by incoming legislation.

This video is about General Cattle Handling practices and the impact it can have on beef cattle production.

Could Animal Production Become a Profession?

Animal well-being doesn’t live in a vacuum! It begins and ends with people doing the right thing. Too often, the caretaker is taken out of the equation in animal well-being discussions, but it is the most critical component. Webinar presented by Robert Hagevoort from New Mexico State University on October 14, 2019.

"Scientific, Ethical, and Economic Aspects of Farm Animal Welfare" Presenter: Candace Croney, Purdue University.  This report examines the many conflicting values and norms in our society related to the use of animals lead to increasing disagreements about what constitutes a “good life” for the animals in our care. 

There are numerous endocrine (hormonal) responses during stress and these are often complex. This complexity makes the study of endocrine stress responses challenging and the challenges are intensified when attempts are made to use measures of hormones to assess the welfare of animals because there are so many endocrine systems activated during stress and because there are countless stimuli that trigger these systems. Professor Alan Tilbrook

As more people become interested in backyard flocks, it is important to consider the welfare of the birds in your flock. This webinar will discuss some of the concerns related to backyard poultry flocks.

Temple Grandin Professor of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University; author of several books including "Livestock Handling and Transport" and "Thinking in Pictures" Temple Grandin thinks in pictures, and those pictures help her help animals and their handlers by keeping animals calm and less stressed in situations that could be quite stressful for them.

Based on Code of Practice requirements, this webinar will provide information to help maintain animal welfare and handler safety during on-farm euthanasia, including:

Dr. Angela Green, Assistant Professor, from the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at the University of Illinois discusses animal welfare.

At the 2012 Vermont Grazing and Livestock Conference, Dr. Temple Grandin of Colorado State University gave her keynote presentation on How to Set Up and Implement Animal Welfare Auditing Systems. 

The system works by using cameras to monitor the movement of whole flocks and then analysing the statistical properties of this movement to give information about not only welfare but also key human health issues such as Campylobacter. 

Animal Welfare Standards from the Processors & Retailers - Ms. Sarah Wilbourn, Director, Animal Welfare, United Egg Producers; Mr. Jose Rojas, Vice President, Farm Operations, Hormel Inc.; Mr. Mike Brown, Director, Dairy Supply Chain, Kroger Foods; Ms. Christine Summers, Product Safety & Quality Assurance, Costco

Presentation on economic realities regarding animal welfare and humane handling

For those who breed and sell weaned calves. These courses teach methods for raising your cattle in accordance with BQA fundamentals. Topics involve cattle health, stockmanship, marketing, emergency planning, and meat quality. 

For those who raise and sell feeder cattle. These courses teach methods for raising your cattle in accordance with BQA fundamentals. Topics involve cattle health, stockmanship, marketing, emergency planning, and meat quality. 

For those who feed and sell fed cattle. These courses teach methods for raising your cattle in accordance with BQA fundamentals. Topics involve cattle health, stockmanship, marketing, emergency planning, and meat quality. 

These courses teach proper methods for hauling cattle including biosecurity, fitness for transport, trip planning & loading, and emergency management. There are two courses offered: Emphasis on commerical, semi trailers

These courses teach proper methods for hauling cattle including biosecurity, fitness for transport, trip planning & loading, and emergency management. There are two courses offered: Empasis on gooseneck trailers

Training focused on-farm for producers and employees working with swine

Training focused on loading, transport, and unloading of swine for truck drivers, load crews, plant personnel

Who Are These Auditors Coming on My Farm? - PORK Academy - Collette Kaster, PAACO, from the 2017 World Pork Expo, June 7 - 9, 2017, Des Moines, IA, USA.

Focus on the topic of religious animal slaughter, to better understand what exactly is Kosher and Halal animal slaughter, how it can be done under USDA inspection, and what are the best practices to assure humane kill under these religious tenets.

Michele will help you build understanding around hot topics such as housing, hormones and antibiotics. She gives you tips to create an action plan for you to go beyond the choir to more proactively talk about the many issues facing animal agriculture.

Selection for specific traits can help improve animal welfare, decrease labour costs and increase disease resistance. In this webinar, Dr. David Scobie discusses his experiences in researching and breeding sheep towards this goal

In this webinar Jennifer reviews the Code requirements in regards to sheep handling and provide you with insight into sheep behaviour and handling techniques to ensure you meeting the Codes. 

In this webinar, Philip Berg will discuss ways to reduce labor at lambing time so sheep producers can spend more time monitoring newborn lambs. 

Assist broiler growing companies in complying with AW guidelines. They are designed to include industry approved standards which meet those recommended by the National Chicken Council. The AW Audit Tool that is used in conjunction with these guidelines is reflected in the learning objectives of each training and certification module.

Assist broiler growing companies in complying with AW guidelines. They are designed to include industry approved standards which meet those recommended by the National Chicken Council. The AW Audit Tool that is used in conjunction with these guidelines is reflected in the learning objectives of each training and certification module.

Assist broiler growing companies in complying with AW guidelines. They are designed to include industry approved standards which meet those recommended by the National Chicken Council. The AW Audit Tool that is used in conjunction with these guidelines is reflected in the learning objectives of each training and certification module.

Assist broiler growing companies in complying with AW guidelines. They are designed to include industry approved standards which meet those recommended by the National Chicken Council. The AW Audit Tool that is used in conjunction with these guidelines is reflected in the learning objectives of each training and certification module.

Assist layer companies in complying with AW guidelines. They are designed to include industry approved standards which meet those recommended by the United Egg Producers (UEP). The AW Audit Tool that is used in conjunction with these guidelines is reflected in the learning objectives of each training and certification module. FACTA AW Training for the Layer Industry programs cover the breadth of all egg producing operations (caged and cage free)

Assist pork farm operations in complying with industry AW guidelines. FACTA AW Training for the Pork Industry programs include training for production staff and management and cover the breadth of all pork operations:

Assist pork farm operations in complying with industry AW guidelines. FACTA AW Training for the Pork Industry programs include training for production staff and management and cover the breadth of all pork operations:

Assist turkey growing companies in complying with AW guidelines. They are designed to include FACTA approved standards which meet those recommended by the National Turkey Federation. The AW Audit Tool that is used in conjunction with these guidelines is reflected in the learning objectives of each training and certification module. FACTA AW Training for the Turkey Industry programs cover the breadth of all Turkey growing operations.

Assist turkey growing companies in complying with AW guidelines. They are designed to include FACTA approved standards which meet those recommended by the National Turkey Federation. The AW Audit Tool that is used in conjunction with these guidelines is reflected in the learning objectives of each training and certification module. FACTA AW Training for the Turkey Industry programs cover the breadth of all Turkey growing operations.

Assist turkey growing companies in complying with AW guidelines. They are designed to include FACTA approved standards which meet those recommended by the National Turkey Federation. The AW Audit Tool that is used in conjunction with these guidelines is reflected in the learning objectives of each training and certification module. FACTA AW Training for the Turkey Industry programs cover the breadth of all Turkey growing operations.

Assist turkey growing companies in complying with AW guidelines. They are designed to include FACTA approved standards which meet those recommended by the National Turkey Federation. The AW Audit Tool that is used in conjunction with these guidelines is reflected in the learning objectives of each training and certification module. FACTA AW Training for the Turkey Industry programs cover the breadth of all Turkey growing operations.

On-demand version of course from University of Edinburgh: Week 1-Introduction to Course, Week 2- What is Animal Welfare and Why Does it Matter? Week 3-What We Can Measure We Can Manage, Week 4- The Truth About Cats and Dogs, Week 5- Down on the Farm, Week 6- Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My!, Week 7- Welfare Conundrums 

https://www.coursera.org/learn/animal-welfare

Free

Dr. Ed Pajor spoke at the Alberta Lamb Producers 'Meet the Board' in January 2016 about the importance of animal welfare for maintaining consumer confidence.

Free

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7htZ_Rhc0I

Practical feedlot seminar: Feedlot design and management 

Dr Paul Cusack (Australian Livestock Production Services) talks feedlot design and management at a practical feedlot seminar hosted by Riverina Local Land Services on 31 July 2018. 

Free 

View video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksegpVlRjPw

Cattle Transport and Concerns for Bruising 

Nationwide, well over $30 million per year is lost to cattle bruising and damage done to the carcass leading up to and during transport. In this presentation, OSU Extension Beef Specialist Dr. Steve Boyles discusses ways to reduce these losses while covering the basics of Transportation Beef Quality Assurance.

Free

View video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zBaCP1sPII

Responder and Farmer Wellbeing Before, During and After an Animal Health Emergency.

Free

View video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei82u60IcME

 

 

 

A standardized course offering certification that is recognized throughout Canada and United States. The program is led by an industry initiative to address the need for increased accountability and improved handling practices in livestock transport.

$200 CDN or all 4 $525 CDN 

For more information:  https://campus.animalhealthcanada.ca/

https://campus.animalhealthcanada.ca/catalog_detail.php?courseid=1441

A standardized course offering certification that is recognized throughout Canada and United States. The program is led by an industry initiative to address the need for increased accountability and improved handling practices in livestock transport.

$200 CDN or all 4 for $525 CDN

For more information: https://campus.animalhealthcanada.ca/

https://campus.animalhealthcanada.ca/catalog_detail.php?courseid=1442

 

 

 

Aquaculture Animal Welfare 

Three experts from around the globe (Norway, Australia, U.S) discuss the current status of aquaculture animal welfare. 

Free

View video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gV784LiOUY8

Merck Cattle Care 365 

Free

For more information please visit https://www.merck-animal-health-usa.com/cattle-care365

Merck Dairy Care 365

Free

For more information please visit https://www.merck-animal-health-usa.com/dairy-care-365

Merck Aqua Care 365 

Free

For more information https://www.merck-animal-health-usa.com/aqua-care365

Updates on the latest scientific evidence related to aquatic species’ intelligence. Learn about fish welfare issues in aquaculture and fisheries and ways to improve. Webinare by Mr Billo Heinzpeter Studer ( Founder and President of fair-fish – www.fair-fish.net ) and Mr Paolo Bray ( Founder and Director of Friend of the Sea – www.friendofthesea.org ) 

Free 

View video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELSD-4PUGl0

Fish Welfare Presentation

Presentation to 3rd year veterinary students at Murdoch University, Western Australia. Dr. Loh The Fish Vet.

Free

View video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9H4RA6apC34

 

Fish, with their lack of facial expressions or recognisable communication, are often overlooked when it comes to welfare. Annually, millions of fish are caught on barbed hooks, or left to die by suffocation on the decks of fishing boats – should we be concerned about this?

Free

View video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyjHHmc7QB0

Poultry Welfare Issues for Turkey Producers - Dr. Molly Parker, Food Safety & Animal Care and Well Being, Butterball, LLC, from the 2017 NIAA Annual Conference, U.S. Animal Agriculture's Future Role In World Food Production - Obstacles & Opportunities, April 4 - 6, Columbus, OH, USA. 

Free

View video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx20O6v8eAY

How We Grow Chickens at Sanderson Farms - Dr. Phil Stayer, Sanderson Farms, from the 2017 NIAA Annual Conference, U.S. Animal Agriculture's Future Role In World Food Production - Obstacles & Opportunities, April 4 - 6, Columbus, OH, USA.

Free

View video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KD8ONyixJw

The Role of 3rd Party On-Farm Audits - Mr. Matt Jones, Vice President of Auditing, Validus Services, from the 2017 NIAA Annual Conference, U.S. Animal Agriculture's Future Role In World Food Production - Obstacles & Opportunities, April 4 - 6, Columbus, OH, USA

 

Free

 

View video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iHEa_wuAiM

Legal Perspective, What to Expect, and How to Handle the Activists - Ms. Linda Chezem, Of Counsel, Foley, Peden, and Wisco & Judge (ret.) Indiana Court of Appeals, from the 2017 NIAA Annual Conference, ""U.S. Animal Agriculture's Future Role In World Food Production - Obstacles & Opportunities"", April 4 - 6, Columbus, OH, USA.

Free

View video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TabQRRHQOfk

Dr. Janet Helms - Animal Welfare Standards: Good for animals. Good for farmers. 

Animal Welfare Standards: Good for animals. Good for farmers. - Dr. Janet Helms, National Director, American Humane, from the 2017 NIAA Annual Conference, ""U.S. Animal Agriculture's Future Role In World Food Production - Obstacles & Opportunities"", April 4 - 6, Columbus, OH, USA

Free

View video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG7nCUK6xS8

Panel - Animal Welfare Standards from the Research, Government, and Trade Groups

Animal Welfare Standards from the Research, Government, and Trade Groups - Dr. Tony Forshey, State Veterinarian, Ohio Department of Agriculture; Mr. Mike Bumgarner, President & CEO, United Producers Association; Dr. Candace Croney, Director, Center for Animal Welfare Science, Purdue University; Dr. David Glauer, State Veterinarian Ohio (ret.); Mr. Bryan Black, Past President of the National Pork Producers Council and Member of Ohio Livestock Care Standards, from the 2017 NIAA Annual Conference, ""U.S. Animal Agriculture's Future Role In World Food Production - Obstacles & Opportunities"", April 4 - 6, Columbus, OH, USA.

Free 

View video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNClfSrzp_o

Overview & Comparison of State Farm Animal Welfare Legislation - Ms. Chelsea Good, J.D., Livestock Marketing Association, from the 2017 NIAA Annual Conference, ""U.S. Animal Agriculture's Future Role In World Food Production - Obstacles & Opportunities"", April 4 - 6, Columbus, OH, USA.

Free 

View video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=294xyHD4aFY

Shows overview of Irish animal welfare and production of Holstein calves for export.

Free

View video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mBxSOl2mL8

Animal Well Being Decisions for Modern Pork Production, Part I Safe and Effective Animal Movement - Dr. Matt Ritter, Elanco Animal Health, from the 2012 Iowa Pork Congress, January 24 - 26, Des Moines, IA, USA.

Free

View video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HL4OI16ah0

Watch lecture here, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmXj8FozCIE 

Animal Care & Handling in Small Plants - A Seven Part Virtual Series 

This on-demand series is open to all meat industry professionals and stakeholders. 

Part 1 : A Regulatory Overview of Humane Handling
Part 2:  Developing and Maintaining a Robust Animal Welfare Program
Part 3: The ABCs of Animal Handling
Part 3: The ABCs of Animal Handling LIVE Q&A with Temple Grandin 
Part 4: The Humane Handling of High Risk Animals
Part 5: Stunning and Determining Insensibility and the Use of Firearms
Part 6: Types of Stunning and Stunner Maintenance
Part 7: What to Expect During a Humane Handling Audit
 

 

https://nami.swoogo.com/animalwelfaresmallplants

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOeTwgKov3U  

PEC Webinar: Global Standards & Advances in Poultry Welfare (May 25, 2021)

Challenges in breeding laying hens for a cage-free future to ensure productivity & high welfare 

Dr. Michael J Toscano, PhD - Univerity of Bern, Switerland 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkaepAPCiEo

 

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-jr3eq-1195efc?utm_campaign=w_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=w_share 

 

Dr. Temple is a veterinarian and research scientist studying behaviour and welfare of farm animals, with a focus on working with farmers and other stakeholders to develop practical, welfare-friendly and sustainable methods of keeping farm animals. During this webinar, you’ll learn: 

• What welfare benefits to expect after implementing cage-free production 
• Negative implications which might occur after a production system change and how to manage 
• About the operational advantages of organic production

The Calf Care and Quality Assurance program promotes a mindset - a way of thinking - that prompts calf raisers to approach management decisions with thoughfulness and an appreciation for the responsbility they have to their animals, consumers, the environment, and the broader cattle industries in the United States. 

 

 

Dr. Andrew Benson joins the Poultry Podcast Show and discusses improving reproductive performance and welfare in broiler breeders. 

 

To watch webinar visit, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gspCMCK0yk

 

https://www.abiconference.ca/

https://www.swinecampus.com/blog/swineitpodcast-186 

Aquaculture Transformation: Actions Towards High Quality and Food Security

Prevention Pays: Boosting Welfare and Reaping the Rewards

Spanish Session: May 23, 2025

 

The perfect event for poultry scientist to expand on their professional skills including leadership, resources, and more. 

MUST register before the event

Dr. Gerard Cramer

Dairy Cattle Welfare Council webinar

1:00 p.m. Central Time, USA

Foundational Concepts of Animal Welfare, Technology Innovations to Drive Continuous Improvement in Animal Welfare Outcomes, Customer, Consumer, and NGO Perspectives, and Hot Topics in Animal Welfare.

 

 

Join PSA and Dr. Brian Fairchild, Professor & Extension Poultry Specialist in the Department of Poultry Science at the University of Georgia (UGA) for his presentation, "Effective Poultry Management Practices".

Presentation Description: This session will provide science-based strategies to optimize bird performance, improve efficiency, and enhance overall flock health.

Online Learning Modules by the Center for the Optimization of Poultry (COOP) supplement the written IPWA Key Welfare Indicator Guides for Broilers, Layers, and Turkeys. Each online module has production phases. PAACO will grant 1 hour of C.E. for each production phase module completed. Please list on your  annual C.E.form.

Eric Gaglione, VP of Zoological Operations with the Georgia Aquarium shares insight and expeiences in marine mammal weflare as applied to all species. Keynote address. 

Program Link: https://www.aasv.org/annmtg/program/

February 21, 2025: Last day to register online