Educational Opportunities and Resources
Upcoming Webinar
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Past Webinars
HUMANE ENDINGS:
Navigating the Ethical Maze of Animal Welfare in Depopulation Practices
Jessica Elisabeth Martin, B.Sc. (Hons), M.Sc., Ph.D., FHEA (Newcastle University)
October 30, 2024
Click here for a video replay.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Understand the ethical considerations in depopulation
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Recognize the importance of human responsibility
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Assess the practicality of depopulation methods
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Explore innovative depopulation solutions
HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA:
Vaccines and Vaccination Programs for Poultry
Erica Spackman, MS, PhD (Research Microbiologist, U.S. Department of Agriculture)
August 21, 2024
This was a live-only event. A replay is not available.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Understand vaccine availability for avian influenza in poultry.
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Identify critical components of successful avian influenza vaccination programs..
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Explain metrics of efficacy and correlates for vaccine-induced protection for avian influenza in poultry.
PAIN IN FARM ANIMALS:
Understanding the Barriers to Mitigation & Improving Welfare
Abigale Zoltick, DVM (Director of Education, VAFAW)
May 8, 2024
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This webinar is relevant for veterinarians and others who treat farm animals, as well as anyone committed to advancing farm animal welfare via policy reforms.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Understand pain physiology and its connection to animal welfare.
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Identify causes of pain in farm animals, including management procedures and diseases.
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Explore the scarcity of FDA-approved drugs for pain in farm animals, resulting in extra-label use.
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Investigate barriers to on-farm pain management and their impact on animal welfare.
