Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Department of

 

Document Type

Article

Date of this Version

2015

Citation

Journal of Extension August 2015 Volume 53 Number 4 Article # 4IAW8

Comments

©2015 Extension Journal Inc.

Abstract

The purpose of the project was to evaluate the use of an interactive workshop designed to teach novel practical welfare techniques to beef cattle caretakers and decision makers. Following training, respondents reported being more likely to use or recommend use of local anesthesia for dehorning and castration and were more inclined to use meloxicam for pain management. Respondents also reported improvement in performing all skills taught in the workshop. These results suggest instructional techniques used to teach practical concepts/techniques relevant to beef cattle welfare led to improvements in both perceived competency and estimated likelihood that the material will be used. Introduction Adult learners

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