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Ted H. FRIEND, Ph.D., PAS, Dpl. ACAABS
Professor, Applied Animal Ethology Department of Animal Science Texas A&M University 2471 TAMU College Station, TX 77843-2471 USA
Tel: +1 979-845-5265
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“Current Research on
Ted H. FRIEND, Ph.D., PAS, Dpl. ACAABS Professor, Applied Animal Ethology Department of Animal Science A&M University Texas
Dr. Friend reviewed the latest research on long-distance and short-distance transportation of horses. The topics included how long horses can be transported before they show weight loss, dehydration and fatigue. Dr. Friend also answered the question of whether horses find it easier to cope with changes in speed and direction of the transport vehicle if the horses are facing toward or away from the direction of travel, or at a diagonal. Whether horses should have their heads tied securely or whether they should be loose is also a common question that will be addressed. An on-truck watering system developed by Dr. Friend was discussed, along with data regarding its usefulness. Research on the activity and aggressiveness within groups of loose horses during long-distance transport was also presented as a measure of fatigue. Finally, research on the usefulness of on-trailer rest stops (60 and 90 min) during long over-ground shipments was discussed.
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Jeff HILL
Director of Animal Welfare & System Design Premium Standard Farms PO Box 194 Princeton, MO 64673 USA
Tel: +1 660-748-7344 Fax: +1 660-748-7340
Jeff Hill received a BS in Animal Science from the University of Illinois, a MS in Animal Behavior from Texas Tech University and is currently completing a Doctorate from Michigan State University in the multi-disciplinary design and analysis of swine production facilities and management techniques. He has spent his career in the swine industry specializing in the systematic design, development and analysis of swine facilities, production technologies and management techniques. Opportunities have ranged from specialized projects for research agencies and governmental institutions to complete commercial swine production systems in the US and abroad. Jeff Hill currently serves as Director of Animal Welfare and System Design for Premium Standard Farms. He guides the PSF efforts in improving animal welfare and system efficiencies through a coordinated program of education, assessment and research within the production, transportation and processing segments of the vertically integrated pork production company. Most recently his efforts have targeted the development of new technologies and equipment for humane animal handling, including the loading gantry, unloading chute, in-transit mister control systems, euthanasia tools and lightweight sorting boards.
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“Current Research on Horse Transport”
Jeff HILL
Director of Animal
Welfare & System Design
Major factors impacting behavioral and physiological responses of an animal during transport include genetics, slaughter weight, environmental conditions (temperature and humidity), health status, marketing strategy, time off feed, pre-transport experiences, facility design, and nature of handling during loading” (Ritter et al., 2005). Such factors can be stressful for any size and type of animal and even under the “best” handling and transportation conditions will cause significant changes in the pigs’ physiology, their behavior and consequently may negatively impact animal welfare, performance and pork quality. The process of transportation can be visualized as “additive stressors” such that over a given period of time, the animal is exposed to one stressor after another and the animal does not have time for its body to return to baseline. Each time a new stressor is added the stress response of the animal continues to become more intense. At some point, if the animal, does not have time to recover, then the ultimate end-point will be death.
Traditionally, handling, loading and transport systems have been either poorly planned for or not planned for in the design and construction of a system. Consequently, during handling and transport to market handlers have been forced to rely heavily on the negative motivators or repulsive forces to move the animal—most notably fear and pain. Instead animal systems MUST be designed based on the Holy Trinity of Animal Handling; Animals, People, and Design. Systems which adhere to this model continue to demonstrate the highest level of animal welfare, operator satisfaction, system efficiencies and product quality.
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Mr. Ryan RUPPERT
Director; Quality Assurance Programs National Cattlemen's Beef Association 9110 East Nichols Avenue Centennial, CO 80112 USA
Tel: +1 303-850-3369
Ryan Ruppert is the Director of Quality Assurance Programs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. His responsibilities are to coordinate the beef industry’s Quality Assurance initiative to educate beef cattle, dairy, and veal producers on the latest scientifically sound management practices that help keep the United States beef supply safe and wholesome. Ryan has worked in many areas of the beef industry from the ranch to the processing facility. He received his Masters of Science at Colorado State University and currently runs cattle with his father and brother on their family operation in western Nebraska.
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“The New Master Cattle
Ryan RUPPERT Director; Quality Assurance Programs National Cattlemen's Beef Association
Transportation is one part of this beef production chain that is very important, yet often does not get the attention it should. Cattle are typically transported two to four times during their lifetime and, next to severe weather, transportation is the single most stressful event in a calf’s life. In response to the need for an educational program on cattle handling and transportation, the Master Cattle Transporter Training Program (TBQA) was created. The original Beef Quality Assurance program for producers dates back to 1982, and is the oldest pre-harvest herd management education program in the nation. The BQA mission is to “Maximize consumer confidence in, and acceptance of, beef by focusing the producers’ attention to daily production practices that influence the safety, wholesomeness and quality of beef and beef products through the use of science, research and education initiatives.” Cattle handling and transportation guidelines for producers and truck drivers provide a crucial educational tool that will benefit individual cattle on a daily basis as well as the beef industry as a whole. TBQA helps close the quality assurance circle, which provides education and training at all points in the beef production chain. The TBQA program aims to recover this lost profit by honing the cattle handling skills of producers and truck drivers. The TBQA materials include a 45-minute training DVD and a 12-page glove-box size manual. The DVD covers cattle behavior and provides techniques for proper loading, unloading and driving when handling and transporting animals. The DVD also contains instructions for truck and trailer cleaning and biosecurity protocols, which are based on the USDA’s Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines. |
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William SINGLETON, DVM Training Consultant Training and Development Animal Care Training Service LLC 340 Cypress Circle King of Prussia, PA 19406 USA
Tel: +1 484-575-7455
William Singleton, a board certified laboratory animal veterinarian has a passion for working with people as well as animals. Over the past 15 years he has realized, that one of the most rewarding aspects of his profession is the people that come along with the animals; whether they are pet owners, animal care technicians, or research scientists. William has enjoyed working with animals such as chimpanzees, baboons, macaques and many other traditional laboratory animals. He has branched out to explore new opportunities in the field and is excited about the possibility of inspiring others to achieve the most they can as they provide the highest quality care to animals. He has started a company in which its primary focus is to educate and train individuals and groups in the humane and proper care and use of animals.
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“Handling Lab Animals Safely”
William SINGLETON, DMV Training Consultant Animal Care Training Services (ACTS)
All animals are entitled to humane care and handling, and transportation is no exception to this fact. Whether transporting farm animals, zoo animals, pets, or laboratory animals, humane care and handling is essential.
This seminar will focus on the transportation of laboratory animals from armadillos to zebra fish, as well as all of the other lab animal species in between. Laws and regulations have been established by the NIH and the federal government to ensure proper care of laboratory animals in transportation. These will be discussed along with additional requirements that may be asked of a laboratory animal courier during shipment of animals.
In addition to establishing guidelines for proper animal handling during transportation, personal safety concerns and precautions for the animal courier will also be discussed.
At the conclusion of this seminar some attendees will reinforce their commitment to the provision of quality care to animals during transportation, while others will discover the value and importance of humane care and handling of animals in transport. |
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Patrick MELESE, DVM, DACVB
Veterinary Behavior Consultants 4824 Brookburn Dr. San Diego, CA 92130 USA Tel: +1 858-259-6115 Fax: +1 858-259-0013
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“New Options to help Reduce Travel Stress & Anxiety in Animals”
Patrick MELESE, DVM, DACVB Director Veterinary Behavior Consultants
Transporting animals can cause them anxiety and stress. The consequence can be injury or illness to the animal, humans or transportation equipment.
Several potential products are available as options to professionals in order help avoid problems. This presentation will review options and considerations with various medications and other products that can be used to help make animal transport less stressful.
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Mike Osborn is a Supervisory Wildlife Inspector with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Law Enforcement located in Los Angeles, California. As a wildlife inspector Mike enforces the regulations of CITES and the Endangered Species Act among many others. Mike is knowledgeable in regulations included in the Human and Healthful Transport regulations associated with wildlife, CITES and Endangered Species.
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“Transporting Endangered Species in Compliance with CITES”
Walter (Mike) OSBORN Supervisory Wildlife Inspector Division of Law Enforcement U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
International Affairs (Management Authority) is responsible for administering CITES for the United States. We primarily issue permits to import and export species that are protected by CITES and by various other wildlife conservation laws.
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) protects many species of animals and plants to ensure that commercial demand does not threaten their survival in the wild. It regulates trade in listed species and hybrids, including parts and products, through a system of permits. The Division of Management Authority processes applications for CITES permits for the United States.
Under CITES, a species is listed at one of three levels of protection, which have different permit requirements. Some examples of other activities we permit are: take of certain marine mammals; take and interstate and foreign commerce of non-native species protected by the Endangered Species Act, including a captive-bred wildlife registration; cooperative breeding programs for live exotic birds covered by the Wild Bird Conservation Act; and import and transport of injurious wildlife. For information on how to obtain a CITES permit, please visit http://www.fws.gov/permits/instructions/ObtainPermit.shtml. |
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