animal welfare

Dr. Suzanne Millman - Iowa Farm Animal Care (IFAC)

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Animal Well Being Decisions for Modern Pork Production, Iowa Farm Animal Care (IFAC) - Dr. Suzanne Millman, Iowa State University, Department of Animal Science, from the 2012 Iowa Pork Congress, January 24 - 26, Des Moines, IA, USA.

Dr. Suzanne Millman - Euthanasia, Concern Reporting & ISU Research

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Animal Well Being Decisions for Modern Pork Production, Part II Euthanasia, Concern Reporting & ISU Research - Dr. Suzanne Millman, Iowa State University, Department of Animal Science, from the 2012 Iowa Pork Congress, January 24 - 26, Des Moines, IA, USA.

Dr. Matt Ritter - Safe and Effective Animal Movement

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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.

How is Water Key to Agriculture?

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Ag Water Issues Water is a valuable resource that is an absolute must for agriculture. But a bit too much or a bit too little water can cause havoc for those trying to run farms. This AgChat conversation on water highlights some of the issues and activities being done to address them.

Keeping Pigs Entertained

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via PlayingWithPigs.nl

How can you not love this! Pigs that play. This art and design project from Utrecht School of the Arts (HKU) Wageningen University and Research Centre aims to understand how provide entertainment to pigs.

The driver for this research is European legislation that requires pig farmers to provide entertainment in the pens to combat boredom, aggression and tail biting amongst pigs, which will hopefully eliminate the need for routine tail-docking.

SwineCast 0654, How Should Our Industry Reach Out To Consumers? Ask Temple Grandin

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SwineCast 0654 Show Notes:

Dr. Temple Grandin from Colorado State University shares her perspective on animal handling and how the industry needs to improve the way consumers view us. From the 2011 Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Carolina Swine Health Seminar.

SwineCast 0630, What Are You Doing About Fatigued Pig Syndrome?

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SwineCast 0630 Show Notes:

Bruce Cochrane hooks up with Elanco's Corporate pork account manager for western Canada and Ontario, Don Down to discuss fatigued pig syndrome and solutions for your operation.
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SwineCast 0623, Pork Producers Get Behind US Farmers and Ranchers Alliance

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SwineCast 0623 Show Notes:

National Pork Producers Council CEO Neil Dierks and National Pork Board CEO Chris Novak took to the podium at the recent Pork Industry Forum to highlight cooperative efforts to impact popular opinion in addition to issue positioning and response through efforts such as the US Farmers and Ranchers Alliance.

The Human Cost of the Animal Rights Movement

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Audio: The Human Cost of the Animal Rights Movement Wesley J. Smith is the author of A Rat is a Pig is a Dog is a Boy: The Human Cost of the Animal‑rights Movement. Smith states "You are dealing with a movement that is actually anti‑domesticated animals of every kind. Animal‑rights is not animal welfare."

SwineCast 0585, Do Consumers Respond To Media Reports Of Animal Abuse?

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SwineCast 0585 Show Notes:

How do consumers react when that high profile video crosses the internet? Studies show a definate impact at the meat case.
Link to US Meat Demand Influence of Animal Welfare Media Coverage