ANIMAL WELFARE UNIT

Define the term animal welfare

ANIMAL WELFARE IS DEFINED AS:Animals that are under the care of humans that remains healthy and free of stress and injury

Who are Animal Welfarists?

Animal Welfarists are:All peopleAg producers are animal welfarists because they benefit from animals

-Who else could be an animal welfarists?

Ag Producers take good care of their animals for two reasons:

Because they like animalsBy keeping animals healthy, free of stress and injury, it generates them more money

What kinds of items exist to help people with their animal practices?

Many animal care guidelines and laws exist in helping animal producers

Animal Welfare Act of 1966This act was established because congress felt it was important to regulate such areas as:TransportationPurchases & SalesHousingCare, Handling and Treatment of animals

ANIMAL WELFARE ACTThe original animal welfare act was passed in 1966 and has since been amended.The animal welfare act has three purposes:

To insure that all animals used for research, zoos, circuses and pets are provided with humane care and treatmentTo insure the humane treatment of animals during transportation for business reasonsTo protect the owners of animals by preventing the sale or use of animals which have been stolen

Animal Welfare Act of 1966Administered by Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service.1985 - added "well-being" clause2000 - added rats, mice and birdsMicrosoft photos

How should you treat animalsWhen handling animals you need to make sure that you treat them with care and that you do not inflict any unnecessary harm to them

Five Basic Freedoms for Animals in the Care of Humans1. Malnutrition2. Thermal & Physical discomfort3. Injury & Disease4. Express Most Normal Behavioral Problems5. Fear & Stress

DefinitionsHighlight and be aware of Animal Welfare Key Words!

What does SRUA stand for?What does PRUA stand for?Be aware & know the objectivesof the SRUA group

SUSTAINABILITYIs a system that uses farming practices that are not damaging to the environmentOnly 2% of the US population is currently involved in farmingWhen ag producers use quality management practices, they are able to produce enough food

Sustainabilitys ImportantEven though the amount of farm land is decreasing-why is this statement so?

For a farm to be sustainable, quality mangement must be practiced and the farm must be profitable for the farmer

What Farm Programs Exist to Help Farmers?DEP-Department of Natural Resources-follow on sheetEPA-Environmental Protection AgencyNRCS-Natural Resources Conservation ServiceNutrient Management ActSafe Drinking Water Act

Key Terms to KnowCo-GrazingRotational GrazingErosionForagesMachinery EfficiencyNutrient ManagementPastures

SustainabilityRotational grazing is a system used by producers where the animals rotate among different pasturesThis increases production of the pasture and the animal and at the same time reduces erosionCo-grazing is a system used by producers where 2 species of animals are pastured together

Rotational GrazingThe 2 animals prefer different types of grassesThis allows the pasture to be more thoroughly grazed and utilized

Animal NutritionSome by-products fed to cattle are:Sugar beet pulppotato skinsgrape skinsbakery wastealmond hullsThese by-products are inedible leftovers from human food processing

Fascinating Facts85% of the feedstuff cattle eat is material people cannot digest25% of the by-products from human food processing is fed to cattle50% of the plant material left over from crop production would go to waste if cattle did not eat themIncludes:?corn stalkswheat straw

More Fascinating Facts67% of all agricultural land in the USA is classified as grazing landThe grass prevents erosion, filters and cleans water, produces oxygen and provides habitat & food for wildlifeFull stream ahead for the US producer

Animal Welfare SpeciesList animals that could be welfare animalsCattle-beef & dairyHorsesSheepGoatsPoultrySwineCampanion AnimalsAll animals-domestic & wild

Animal Welfare Aids In:Protecting & Conserving the LandMaking the Land ProductiveManages Natural ResourcesBenefitting Wildlife & WetlandsCommitment to CaringCaring for AnimalsModern Management TechniquesAdvances in Animal Health Care

Impact of Animal Agriculture on the EnvironmentGlobal WarmingWater Use & QualityDeforestationGrazing

Rightist vs. UtilitarianRightist Philosophy:All living things have the same rights. Using animals in research, food production, clothing, recreation etc is unacceptable

So, what do you think?Most Americans do not think animals have the same rights as humans.Most of us eat meat, drink milk and wear leather shoes.But most people also oppose unnecessary pain and stress for animals.Staff photo/Nancy Crombie.

Utilitarian PhilosophyThe right action is that which benefits most individuals. Using animals for the betterment of people is acceptable

Replaceability ArgumentMost animals belong to a species incapable of self consciousness

Speceism:A prejudice or attitude of bias toward the interests of members of ones species and against the members of other species. Some animal rightists accuse animal welfarists of practicing specieism

Animal Welfare:Concept implying that humankind has dominion over animals, and, as such, has responsibility for animal well-being

Animal Rights:Concept implying that animals should be used for no other purpose than for the benefit of the animals themselves

Geographical Concepts:Eastern Perspectives:Professed that animals had no souls

Western Perspectives:Societies have researched that animals do have feelings

Animal and Human RelationshipsClassification of Domestic Animals:KingdomPhylumGenus Species

Characteristics Unique to Humans:Upright locomtionThumb useTolerate extremes in temperatureMust have certain diet within a reasonable time periodExhibit moral awareness

Bovine Characteristics:Circle other animalsWider vision than humansTend to follow a leaderRefuse to approach a dead endSensitive to strong light contrastsRefuse to cross a dark shadow

Animal Welfare QuoteAnd nature, which makes death possible, imposes hard choices on all its creatures, humans not excludedThomas Hardy

Other Classifications:Carnivores vs. HerbivoresRuminants vs. NonruminantsAquatic vs. TerrestrialLife cycles vs. Life Stages

Consumer Benefits from Animals:Biomedical researchNatural FibersFood & DietFood SafetyEntertainmentConservation of Species-EducationPet OwnershipWork & Economics

Consumer Benefits from AnimalsWhat are some consumer benefits from animals?They could be:- biomedical research- Understand how the human body works- Study diseases- Test potential forms of treatment- Test new health products

Animals helping humansResearchers use many animals to gain insight into how different parts or systems in our bodies adapt to different research techniquesExamples:- Dog=hip/joint replacement- Pig=heart/kidney transplant

Parts from AnimalsHogs: heart valves, insulinCattle: blood clottingRats: test toxic levels from chemicalsRabbits: blood pressurePrimates: hepatitisDogs: major organ transplants

Animal experiments have proven valuable in the pastVaccinesOpen heart surgery techniquesReplacement heart valvesGene researchSpinal cord damage researchMicrosoft photo

Animals helping Animals

What keeps animals healthly?

Preventative medical care is the key to good healthProper nutritionProper vaccinationsProper Medications

Medications for AnimalsVaccines for animals:- feline leukemia- rabies- distemper- hepatitis- bone disordersAll treatable with the proper meds!

Natural & Synthetic Fibers from AnimalsWhat are some natural & synthetic fibers from animals?- wool-clothing- pig bristles-carpet- leather-clothing & recreations- Fur-clothing

Food, Nutrition & Diet Is Agriculture a food business?Yes or NoBoth for humans and animalsThe Food System Act of 1994illustrates the differences that occurs in the food industryBoth positive and negative!

Food SafetySociety has demanded a safe food product and deserves one-hence that is why the government is involved in regulations of the food industryAre there current risks for humans? Name some current risks

Current Risks:Fats- 1 gram of fat=9 caloriesCholesterol- HDL= positive cholesterol- LDL= negative cholesterolSTAYING HEALTHY IS THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE IN HUMAN LIFE!

Food Pyramid* Has this changed over the years?

* Why has the food pyramid changed?

* Why did it need to change?

Health Issues:Vegetarianism- no animal products-strictly plantsOvo-lacto= eat animal products but no meatFruitarians- eat only fruit & nutsPesco= eat fish, however no red meat

Animals for Recreation:Examples:HuntingFishingTrapping

Conservation & knowledge of animals and their habitats

Conservation of Species

Three main purposes:- entertainment- education- sensitizationinstruct the public on the animals nature habitatsImportant for the conservation of species!

Pet OwnershipWhy do people have pets?Non-animals uses:items from animals that are not edible for humans, however can be used by humansCreate a list of non-animals uses:

Animals for Work:Used to help with the economics and job opportunities within a countrys workforceCreate a list of economic issues in the USA today:THEY ARE IMPORTANT FOR US TO MANAGE TO BE A SUCCESS!

Consumer and Food Products:Are people picky when purchasing food?Yes or NoIssues Based on Economic Decisions:- food safety, economy of size- organic foods, economic production ALL ABOUT THE MIGHTY DOLLAR!