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In the American settingIn the American settingIn the American settingIn the American settingMonique D. Pairis-Garcia1
Anna K. Johnson2
Jessica D. Colpoys2
Department of Animal Science,
1The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
2Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Who do we educate?Who do we educate?Who do we educate?Who do we educate?
StudentsProducers
Consumers
cfaes.osu.edu
Ourohio.org
Cleveland.com
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How do we educate?How do we educate?How do we educate?How do we educate?
Classroom Outreach programs On-farm resources
Extension.osu./edutransitlab.osu./edu
Pork.org
University welfare educationUniversity welfare educationUniversity welfare educationUniversity welfare education
Swine
research
program
Welfare
research
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Welfare coursesWelfare coursesWelfare coursesWelfare courses
University Class Instructor
Iowa State
University
• Livestock handling, safety and welfare- UG
• Domestic animal behavior and well-being- UG
• Topics in animal behavior, welfare -G
Anna Johnson
Michigan State
University
• Animal welfare assessment-G
• Applied animal behavior-UG
Janice Siegford
Ohio State
University
• Animal welfare and behavior in livestock- UG Monique Pairis-Garcia
Purdue University • Animal Behavior-UG
• Animal Welfare-UG
Candace Croney
Texas Tech
University
• Domestic animal behavior- UG John McGlone
Challenges at the University levelChallenges at the University levelChallenges at the University levelChallenges at the University level
Vast majority of Americans are at least three generations removed from the farm
• 1.6% of population engaged in agricultural production
• 81% of participants under 34 years
• 85% of participants under 25 years
Never lived or
worked on a
farm
Dotson, 2007
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Student demographicsStudent demographicsStudent demographicsStudent demographics
University of Wisconsin University of Wisconsin University of Wisconsin University of Wisconsin Bobeck, Combs and Cook, 2014
• Dramatic shift in the student population over the last 10 years
• 22% strictly farm students
• 33% strictly urban students
• 45% Did not grow up on a farm but have some animal experience
Student demographicsStudent demographicsStudent demographicsStudent demographics
University of Wisconsin University of Wisconsin University of Wisconsin University of Wisconsin Bobeck, Combs and Cook, 2014
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Welfare specific questions asked:
Q3. Most farmers treat their farm animals humanely
Q5. Many modern livestock production practices are cruel and unnecessary
Question Offer an
opinion
Likely to
offer
opinion
Rural vs.
Urban
Q3 88% No
difference
Rural
Q5 86% Animal
Science
Rural
• 14-16% of students were unable or unwilling to offer opinions or questions related to critical agricultural issues
• Freshman highest among this group
• Students from urban backgrounds were less likely to offer opinions
• Opinions from students with urban background differed from those with rural backgrounds
Instructors should encourage students to express and defend position on agriculture issues in course activities
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Outreach programsOutreach programsOutreach programsOutreach programs
• Ohio State University provides practical advice, scientifically based information, and realistic down-to-earth solutions to better lives, businesses and communities throughout Ohio
• Presentations and talks
• Current programs:
• Assuring Quality Care for Animals
• Care of the Compromised Pig
Where have
producers
asked for help?
Euthanasia
decisions
Pain
managementGroup housing
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Care of the Compromised PigCare of the Compromised PigCare of the Compromised PigCare of the Compromised Pig• Originally developed by Iowa Swine Welfare School
• Suzanne Millman, Anna Johnson, Larry Sadler
• Adapted to meet the needs of Ohio Pork Producers
• First workshop held February, 2nd, 2015
• Funded by Ohio Pork Council and Ohio State
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Assessment and audits
• Pork Quality Assurance plus (PQA Plus) ™
• Trucker Quality Assurance (TQA)™
• Common Swine industry audit- PAACO™
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Consumer’s worldConsumer’s worldConsumer’s worldConsumer’s world
Educating the consumer on animal welfareEducating the consumer on animal welfareEducating the consumer on animal welfareEducating the consumer on animal welfare
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Challenges aheadChallenges aheadChallenges aheadChallenges ahead
• Major disconnect between how producers raise pigs and how consumers think they want pigs to be raised
• Changes are taking place in the agricultural industry based on expectations from consumers uneducated in animal agriculture
• Producers are disconnected on what consumers consider acceptable and unacceptable agricultural practices
GoalsGoalsGoalsGoals
�Develop opportunities for students to develop and defend opinions related to farm animal welfare
�Educate consumers on current production practices and needs of producers
�Educate producers on consumer expectations and demands
�Develop an open dialogue between producers and consumers develop alternative production practices to improve welfare while maintaining farm profitability
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Thank you for your attentionThank you for your attentionThank you for your attentionThank you for your attention
Questions?