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Welfare Flashcards

1
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design needs to pay attention to

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  • understanding of behaviour
  • AW; 5 domains
  • low stress handling
  • human safety
  • regulatory controls
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guidelines in usa abattoirs surrounding slipping

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less than 1% with fall injuries is ok, more is not ok and 5% plus is severe problem

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low bail feeding

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cows on pasture and fed some concentrate during milking

1 ton of grain/ concentrate to one cow during her lactation period

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4
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moderate to high bail feeding

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same as low ball but fed more grain or concentrate during milking time, requires more complexity in feed storage and movement

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partial mixed ration

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cows on pasture but fed PMR of feedpad or some form of feeding system outside milking shed and separate to pasture

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total mixed ration

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most intensive, cows fed all of their required feed intake

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stand off area

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gets cows off pasture to avoid pasture and soil damage mainly in wet muddy conditions

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8
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loafing pad

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area to hold stock off-paddock during wet conditions

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temporary feed-out area

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area in paddock where cattle fed in moveable troughs or hay rings, short term stand off and feeding

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feedpad

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purpose built area compacted earth or concrete w crowned top, access to feed troughs or feeding system, often used for PMR

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shelter or barn type shed

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roofed area for standing or lying w bedding, feed, water

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full time housed operations

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loose housing, freestall or drylot housing

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13
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ventilation function

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  • remove excess heat
  • remove excess water vapour, humidity
  • remove microorganisms, dust, gases, ammonia
  • minimize draught
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14
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passive ventilation

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  • relies on external wind and design of inlets and outlets
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15
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active or forces ventilation

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fans to move air

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16
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aim of design should maximize ____ ventilation

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passive (wind)

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17
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ammonia gas comes from

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bacterial urease enzymes working on urea in ruine and undigested protein in feces

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18
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hydrogen sulfide (H2S)

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forms under anaerobic conditions (absence of oxygen) so largely form manure storage
rotton egg smell

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19
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co2 could accumulate in

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very poorly ventilated buildings

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20
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carbon monoxide from

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engine exhaust

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21
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lighting wise cows need

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6-8 hours of darkness and reasonable lux (over 50) to have normal rhythm

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22
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transport risks

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psychological, physical and disease exposure

23
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meat quality is influenced by

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animal and management factors and by handling in the 2 weeks pre-slaughter and first few hours after slaughter

24
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glycogen and pH

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  • glycogen is energy reserve
  • levels increased by feeding and fall with stress and absence of feed
  • after slaughter glycogen is converted to lactic acid and decreases the pH of muscle
  • desired pH 5.7 or less
  • pH above 5.7 is dark cutting
25
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dark cutting

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  • pH above 5.7, decreased glycogen which increased pH
  • dark colour, coarse texture, inferior flavour, reduced shelf life
26
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PSE meat (pigs and poultry)

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  • pale, soft, exudative
  • genetic predisposition: malignant hyperthermia gene
  • stress causes increased muscle glycolysis
  • generates lactic acid
  • drives pH down; muscle w low pH interferes w ability to hold water
  • pale, soft and wet
27
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DFD meat

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  • dark, first, dry
  • mainly ruminants
  • poor nutrition, severe stress, depletion of muscle glycogen stores, pH rises, dark, firm, dry
28
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who is responsible for legislation covers transport of animals WITHIN aus

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states and territories

in qld its in the animal care and protection act

29
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who is responsible for legislation covering international movement of animals

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commonwealth or national government

there is Australian standards and guidelines on this topic; 6 sections
“the australian animal welfare standards and guidelines for land transport of livestock”

30
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principles of good transport

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  • prep
  • selection
  • low stress handling, trained ppl, good facilities,
  • design of vehicle
  • journey time minimized
  • feed and water requirements, shelter, protection from injury and disease
31
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stages of land transport of livestock

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  • mustering at place of origin (paddock to yard)
  • yarding and handling: sorted
  • curfew period; no water and/or food to reduce volume of GI tract and bladder
  • loading onto vehicle
  • transport
  • unloading
  • post arrival; let out onto pasture/ water or lairage before slaughter
32
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other types of transport (other than vehicle)

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  • rail; require truck transport to rail loading and truck transport from rail unloading
  • journey on hoof
  • live export via sea or air
33
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general standard 1

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responsibility and planning

34
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who is responsible for livestock before they are loaded

general standard 1: responsibility and planning

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livestock consignor (supplier or producer or vendor)

35
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who is responsible for livestock from point of load to point of unloading and notifying receiver

general standard 1: responsibility and planning

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the driver

36
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who is responsible for livestock from point of unloading and notification

general standard 1: responsibility and planning

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person at destination, could be purchaser, operators, staff etc

37
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other than who is responsible for the animals what else does “general standard 1: responsibility and planning” include

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  • selection of animals (fit to load, groupings and densities, curfews)
  • vehicle
  • route, travel time
  • driver competency
  • documentations and approvals
  • contingency
38
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general standard 2

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stock handling competency;

a person involved in any part of livestock transport process must be competent to perform their required task or must be supervised by a competent person

39
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general standard 3

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transport vehicles and facilities

vehicles and facilities for holding, loading and unloading must be constructed, maintained and operated to minimize risks to livestock welfare

40
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general standard 3 vehicles and facilities includes what

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  • facilities appropriate for species
  • airflow
  • non slip, safe flooring
  • minimize injury
  • enough vertical clearance for livestock stand without injury
41
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general standard 4

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pre transport selection of livestock

livestock must be assessed as fit for intended journey

42
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animal is NOT fit to load if

general standard 4; pre-transport selection of livestock

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  • unable to walk on its own by bearing weight on all 4 legs
  • emaciated
  • dehydrated
  • injury or distress
  • suffering from conditions likely to cause pain or distress during transport
  • blind in both eyes
  • near parturition

if not fit must only be transported under vet advice

43
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general standard 5

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loading, transport and unloading

livestock are handled, loaded, transported and unloaded in manner that minimizes risks to livestock welfare

44
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what does “general standard 5; loading, transporting, unloading” include

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  • managing time off water
  • loading density; driver has final decision
  • segregate welfare by driver; species, class, size, health, aggression
  • appropriate handling
  • safe and secure loading
  • checks during journey
  • seek help asap for injured, distressed
  • take steps to minimize impact of extreme weather events
45
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general standard 6

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humane destruction

where necessary to destroy livestock, it is done promptly, safely and humanely

46
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general standard 6; humane destruction includes what

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  • euth asap if necessary
  • done by competent person
  • use appropriate methods
  • check animal is dead
47
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the 6 standards

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1) responsibilities and planning
2) stock handling competency
3) transport vehicles and facilities
4) pre-transport selection of livestock
5) loading, transporting, unloading
6) humane destruction

48
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how long should you hold off feed and water

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feed 6-12 hours
water 6-8 hours

49
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cattle over 6 months old max time off water

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48 hours

50
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what is a key issue, major source of injuries, and has its own separate standards

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loading ramps

51
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what is most common truck in more settled areas

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B double; front trailer is half size of back, 2 decks, stable on road

52
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road trains

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only use approved rates

53
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size of vehicles

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  • semi trailer; one trailer
  • B double; 2
  • road train; more than 2

vets 1025 (43 decks)

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