Samantha Marais presents the value of employee training and how it improves pig welfare. From this, we can assume that training people to care for animals of any species likely increases animal welfare. Our industry routinely separates food animals, companion animals, equine and poultry. Universally however, people receiving proper and continuing education about animals in their care can improve animal welfare in all categories.
Continuing education of animal owners and caretakers is a primary role for most animal health pros”
Source: National Hog Farmer, January 29, 2020. Link.
INSIGHTS: Training must be meaningful, engaging and measured! Plus, educators and trainers must always avoid any negative connotations. Even if it’s the 20th time this week for the educator, it may be the first time that animal owner has heard the information.