Exploring the Potential of Dutch Pig Farmers and Urban-Citizens to Learn Through Frame Reflection

Benard, Marianne; Buning, Tjard de Cock

doi:10.1007/s10806-013-9438-y

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“…Participants were sensitive to public perception of their industry and feared that the public may misinterpret OFES because of a lack of awareness of farming practices (see Benard and de Cock Buning, 2013). Others appreciated that OFES reduces the chance that the public may see and photograph compromised cows at public auction.…”

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Perceptions of on-farm emergency slaughter for dairy cows in British Columbia

Koralesky

Fraser

2019

Journal of Dairy Science

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Some jurisdictions permit on-farm emergency slaughter (OFES) as one end-of-life option for dairy cows and other animals that cannot be transported humanely but are deemed fit for human consumption. Anecdotal reports suggest that OFES is controversial among dairy industry professionals, but to date their perceptions of OFES have not been studied systematically. Twentyfive individual interviews and 3 focus groups with 40 dairy producers, veterinarians, and other professionals in British Columbia, Canada, revealed positive and negative perceptions of OFES influenced by (1) individual values, (2) the perceived operational legitimacy of OFES, and (3) concern over social responsibility and public perception of the dairy industry. Study participants valued cow welfare but were divided on whether OFES quickened or delayed death for injured animals. Views on the operational legitimacy of OFES varied because of different perceptions and concerns regarding regulatory, veterinary, and meat inspector oversight, a possible conflict of interest for veterinarians, and concerns over carcass hygiene and transport. Whereas many appreciated that OFES prevented transport of compromised cows, others saw OFES as merely a stopgap measure. Seven recommended actions could address concerns while retaining the benefits of OFES: (1) specifying precise timing parameters for OFES, (2) clarification of allowable cow conditions for OFES, (3) consultation with dairy industry professionals if OFES is to be expanded, (4) more proactive culling and the development of euthanasia protocols on farms, (5) the designation of veterinarians as the first point of contact in the OFES process, (6) veterinarian training on animal inspection and allowable conditions for OFES, and (7) the use of proper procedures and equipment during the OFES process to ensure food safety.

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Perceptions of on-farm emergency slaughter for dairy cows in British Columbia

Koralesky

Fraser

2019

Journal of Dairy Science

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“…The bad news is that people working within production agriculture seem to be less able to consider the citizen's perspective as legitimate (Benard and de Cock Buning 2013). Poor ability to see the citizen's perspective may be a serious problem for engagement, as simply listening to the concerns will be of little help if these are not taken seriously.…”

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confidence: 99%

Public concerns about dairy-cow welfare: how should the industry respond?

Weary

Keyserlingk

2017

Anim. Prod. Sci.

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Abstract. Common practices on dairy farms have fallen out of step with public values, such that the dairy industry has now become a target for public criticism. In the present paper, we describe some of the forces that have led to the current situation, and various potential methods to rectify the situation. One approach is to shield industry practices from public scrutiny, for example, by using 'ag-gag' legislation to stem the flow of videos exposing contentious practices. Another is to educate members of the public so that they better understand the nature of these practices and the reasons that they are used on farms. The literature we reviewed indicated that neither of these approaches is likely to be successful. Instead, we suggest that the dairy industry needs to develop methods of meaningful two-way engagement with concerned citizens, including research using social-science methods to document the values of different stakeholders and examine approaches to resolving conflicts. We also reviewed how biological research can help resolve issues, for example, by developing rearing systems that address public concerns around freedom of movement and social contact without putting animals at an increased risk of disease. We end with a discussion of how policy efforts by the dairy industry can be used to ensure compliance with commonly accepted standards, and more ambitiously, develop a common vision of dairying that positions the industry as a leader in animal welfare.

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“…Further evidence of the disconnect is provided by a survey of over 25,000 Europeans citizens who stated that they regard farmers as primary individuals responsible for ensuring farm animal welfare (Eurobarometer 2007). However, work undertaken in the Netherlands reported resistance by farmers to acknowledge any shared values with citizens, in essence discounting the values of urban-citizens by stating that they were ignorant of farm practices (Benard and de Cock Buning 2013).…”

Section: Stakeholder Engagements and The Role Of Science In Policy Rementioning

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The Ticking Clock: Addressing Farm Animal Welfare in Emerging Countries

Keyserlingk

Hötzel

2014

J Agric Environ Ethics

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Over the last decade many emerging economies, and in particular Brazil, have established themselves as major players in global food animal production. Within these countries much of the increase in food animal production has been achieved by the adoption of intensive housing systems similar to those found in most industrialized countries. However, it is now well established that many of these systems are associated with numerous welfare problems, particularly with respect to restriction of movement. Previous work has shown that people living in industrialized' countries broadly support farm animal welfare reform, and that similar criticisms may be voiced from citizens living in developing countries as they become more aware of confinement housing and potentially contentious husbandry practices. Given the developments that have taken place in other countries, there are lessons that could be learned and applied by emerging economies that would undoubtedly ease or prevent the challenges observed in other countries. Thus, we briefly describe the vehicles used by different countries when addressing animal welfare that may provide insights into identifying possible challenges and potential solutions for Brazil and other emerging economies. Where available we review the associated science and identify gaps where more research is needed. We conclude by providing a possible roadmap on how farm animal welfare reform may be addressed in emerging countries. Solutions will need to be tailored, culturally relevant, and science must play a key role in supporting animal welfare reform in the emerging countries.

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Exploring the Potential of Dutch Pig Farmers and Urban-Citizens to Learn Through Frame Reflection

Cited by 55 publications

References 27 publications

Perceptions of on-farm emergency slaughter for dairy cows in British Columbia

Perceptions of on-farm emergency slaughter for dairy cows in British Columbia

Public concerns about dairy-cow welfare: how should the industry respond?

The Ticking Clock: Addressing Farm Animal Welfare in Emerging Countries

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