Cattle Handling Skills-Contributor To Animal Welfare

The Veterinarian's Role

Authors

  • Tom Noffsinger Twin Forks Clinic, Benkelman, NE
  • Lynn Locatelli Twin Forks Clinic, Benkelman, NE

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20044887

Keywords:

animal welfare, stress, handling methods, caretaker priorities, performance

Abstract

Veterinarians can positively impact the level of animal welfare in cattle operations by learning and teaching low-stress handling methods. Shifting caretaker priorities from disease detection to performance enhancement results in improved levels of cattle welfare.

Cover image of the 37th Conference Proceedings: Cattle in pens that stretch to the horizon. Yellow background.

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Published

2004-09-23

Issue

2004

Section

General Sessions