Webinar summary: The reasons, the methodology and the response to the new federal animal transport regulations.

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:

Lameness in farm animals is a big issue which has its huge impact on production and profits and also it has ethical point related to animal welfare.

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

The Dairy Animal Care and Quality Assurance - Animal Health package is meant to assist dairy producers in implementing good animal heath practices on their dairy operation. This is accomplished through focusing on the animal heath specific modules of the Dairy Animal Care and Quality Assurance - Comprehensive package. DAQCA training equips dairy producers with the tools needed to practice quality animal care and food production.

The Dairy Animal Care and Quality Assurance – Comprehensive package is designed to assist dairy producers in producing quality dairy and beef products by providing information on topics such as nutritional management, marketing and transportation, animal handling, treatment protocols and proper record-keeping.

The care and handling of a non-ambulatory (downer) animal is an important issue that faces the Dairy industry on a daily basis. It is important for all cattle handlers to understand the proper ways to care for these compromised animals. This package includes three different training modules: The Care and Handling of Non-Ambulatory Dairy Cattle, Human Euthanasia of Dairy Cattle and Carcass Disposal. Each of these modules help prepare the caretaker for the decisions that must be made when dealing with a non-ambulatory animal.

Dr. Tom Noffsinger explains routine handling techniques that can help create a more stress free environment for cattle. Topics covered include tagging newborns, preparing for weaning, receiving cattle, processing, and more.

 

14 modules - $450 for all modules of $50 each module

14 hours of CE credit is if you take all 14 modules. Otherwise you will get credit for the number of modules/hours you sat through.

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.

Presentation focused on stunning and public perception

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.

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 http://www.livestocktransport.ca/en/training/online/

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 http://www.livestocktransport.ca/en/training/online/ 

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 http://www.livestocktransport.ca/en/training/online/ 

 

 

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

Dr. Becca Franks speaks about work related to fish welfare, discussing how positive welfare fits in with the present fish welfare literature and identifying promising areas for future investigation including research in naturalistic settings and leveraging citizen science opportunities.

 

Free

 

View video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcBn3BMWP2Y

 

 

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

This training guide helps prevent accidents and failures when working with Co2. Working with Co2 can very dangerous and costly mistakes can be made easily by untrained employees. Use this to train new and experienced operators.

 

https://clstrategies.com/training-materials

Focuses include:

1. Animal care, welfare, & evaluation

2. System evaluation/ Hazard analysis

3. Robust Program Creation

4. Manager/ Trainer preparedness

5. Laws and regulations

6. Internal auditing

7. Troubleshooting

8. Emergency response training

 

https://clstrategies.com/training-materials

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. 

 

Free 

 

For more information https://bqa.beeflearningcenter.org/Default.asp?

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. 

 

Free

 

For more information https://bqa.beeflearningcenter.org/Default.asp?

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.

 

Free 

 

For more information https://bqa.beeflearningcenter.org/Default.asp?

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

 

Free 

 

For more information please visit https://bqa.beeflearningcenter.org/Default.asp?

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.

 

Free

 

For more information https://bqa.beeflearningcenter.org/Default.asp?

 

 

 

 

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

 

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

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.swinecampus.com/blog/swineitpodcast-186