ASAS 2018 Midwest Meeting: Animal Behavior, Housing, and Welfare Symposium: Managing Heat Stress, Swine Welfare, and Welfare Measurement

Animal Behavior, Housing, and Welfare Symposium: Managing Heat Stress, Swine Welfare, and Welfare Measurement

Tuesday, March 13, 2018: 1:45 PM-5:00 PM

Grand Ballroom South (CenturyLink Convention Center)

Moderator:

Kurt Vogel

1:45 PM

Welcoming Remarks

1:50 PM

8

Measurements of Animal Behavior and Welfare As Related to Animal Growth and Performance
W. Ray Stricklin, University of Maryland

Audio File Recorded Presentation (mp4)

2:30 PM

9

Causes and mitigation strategies for mortality in neonatal and weaned piglets
Emma Baxter, Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Animal and Veterinary Sciences, SRUC

Audio File Recorded Presentation (mp4)

3:10 PM

Break

3:20 PM

10

Animal Welfare Research Perspectives and Opportunities for the United States Swine Industry
Sherrie Webb, National Pork Board

4:00 PM

11

Impact of Heat Stress on Livestock and Mitigation Strategies to Improve Productivity and Well-Being
Jay S. Johnson, USDA-ARS Livestock Behavior Research Unit

Audio File

4:40 PM

12

The Canadian Pork Industry’s Perspective on Swine Welfare Research
Mark Fynn, Manitoba Pork

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