Abstract:

Interactive euthanasia training program for swine caretakers; a study on program implementation and perceived caretaker knowledge

Magnus R. Campler, PhD; Monique D. Pairis-Garcia, PhD, DVM, DACAW; Jean-Loup Rault, PhD; Grahame Coleman, PhD; Andréia G. Arruda, PhD, DVM

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Implementing timely and humane euthanasia on-farm is of key importance for safeguarding animal welfare. Equally important is the skill, attitude, and knowledge among caretakers to successfully perform euthanasia on-farm. This study investigated the potential of an interactive euthanasia training program in conjunction with a survey designed to investigate attitudes and perceived knowledge of the Common Swine Industry Audit euthanasia guidelines. The survey results showed that caretakers self-reported improved knowledge of industry expectations immediately post training compared to their perceived knowledge pre-training. This study provides insight regarding interactive training programs and identifies variation in perceived euthanasia knowledge within swine caretaker demographics.

Keywords: timely euthanasia, swine welfare, caretaker training, interactive training program

Cite as: Campler MR, Pairis-Garcia MD, Rault JL, Coleman G, Arruda AG. Interactive euthanasia training program for swine caretakers; a study on program implementation and perceived caretaker knowledge. J Swine Health Prod 2020;28(5):258-264.

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