Animal Care and Welfare

Nancy Thelen, MSU Extension Agriculture Literacy Educator and the Washtenaw County 4-H Junior

Livestock Committee

Ethics Scenario

Courtesy of University of Wisconsin

Bernie O’Rourke

Extension Youth Livestock Specialist

Adam Hady

Richland County Ag Agent

Which student is getting the most out of their project from the information

given so far?

• Buffy (Horses)

• Naomi (Goats)

• Petunia (Dairy)

• Adam (Poultry)

Which student is getting the most out of their project from the information

given so far?

• Buffy (Horses)

• Naomi (Goats)

• Petunia (Dairy)

• Adam (Poultry)

Which youth member is the least involved in their project before the

fair?

• Buffy (horses)

• Naomi (goats)

• Petunia (dairy)

• Adam (poultry)

Which youth member is the least involved in their project before the

fair?

• Buffy (horses)

• Naomi (goats)

• Petunia (dairy)

• Adam (poultry)

Which youth member is best defined as a communicator?

• Buffy (horses)

• Naomi (goats)

• Petunia (dairy)

• Adam (poultry)

Which youth member is best defined as a communicator?

• Buffy (horses)

• Naomi (goats)

• Petunia (dairy)

• Adam (poultry)

Which youth member exhibited the best sportsmanship?

• Buffy (horses)

• Naomi (goats)

• Petunia (dairy)

• Adam (poultry)

Which youth member exhibited the best sportsmanship?

• Buffy (horses)

• Naomi (goats)

• Petunia (dairy)

• Adam (poultry)

Which youth member appeared to not have worked with their animal

prior to fair?

• Buffy (horses)

• Naomi (goats)

• Petunia (dairy)

• Adam (poultry)

Which youth member appeared to not have worked with their animal

prior to fair?

• Buffy (horses)

• Naomi (goats)

• Petunia (dairy)

• Adam (poultry)

Which youth member was the least trustworthy?

• Buffy (horses)

• Naomi (goats)

• Petunia (dairy)

• Adam (poultry)

Which youth member was the least trustworthy?

• Buffy (horses)

• Naomi (goats)

• Petunia (dairy)

• Adam (poultry)

Which youth member was the most responsible in caring for their

animal?

• Buffy (horses)

• Naomi (goats)

• Petunia (dairy)

• Adam (poultry)

Which youth member was the most responsible in caring for their

animal?

• Buffy (horses)

• Naomi (goats)

• Petunia (dairy)

• Adam (poultry)

Between Buffy and Naomi, who showed more respect to the judge?

• Buffy (horses)

• Naomi (goats)

Between Buffy and Naomi, who showed more respect to the judge?

• Buffy (horses)

• Naomi (goats)

What is NOT meant by respect?

A. The Golden Rule- “Do unto others as you would have done to you”

B. Treat others with respect.

C. Value and honor others

D. Record birth dates correctly.

What is NOT meant by respect?

A. The Golden Rule- “Do unto others as you would have done to you”

B. Treat others with respect

C. Value and honor others

D. Record birth dates correctly

What is meant by responsibility?

A. Feed approved feed rations.

B. Adhere to possession (ownership) dates

C. Gain knowledge about the animal you are showing.

D. All of the above

What is meant by responsibility?

A. Feed approved feed rations.

B. Adhere to possession (ownership) dates

C. Gain knowledge about the animal you are showing.

D. All of the above

Talking Points

Exhibitors may be asked some difficult questions about animal welfare. Most people are just being curious and friendly. Let’s listen in to some potential questions we might hear…

If you feel uncomfortable with a question that is being asked…

A. Be honest if you don’t know the answer

B. Ask an older exhibitor

C. Excuse yourself and ask responsible adult

D. All of the above

Questions for You