Professional Animal Scientist throughout the World

Raun, Ned S.

doi:10.2527/jas1968.271267x

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“…Next, veterinarians previewing the unfavourable position of animal scientists mentioned field of work (35) and job losses (25). Lastly, veterinarian respondents predicted a favourable view from bioprocess engineers due to field of work (40), opportunities (22) and job offers (19). Similarly, animal scientists estimated an unfavourable position from veterinarians because of field of work (4) and job losses (3), and, regarding a favourable view, the main reason cited was animal welfare (3).…”

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“…This is the case of veterinarians and animal scientists, who have key roles in the conventional meat production chain. For decades, both professionals have been responsible for the reproduction, growth, development and economic efficiency of farm animals, as well as the technology of meat and other animal-derived products [22,23]; more recently, animal welfare and sustainability issues have become additional responsibilities. Additionally, veterinarians have an important contribution to One Health surveillance, promoting healthy animals and controlling the processing and distribution of animal-derived products [24,25].…”

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Critical Perspective of Animal Production Specialists on Cell-Based Meat in Brazil: From Bottleneck to Best Scenarios

Heidemann

Taconeli

Reis

et al. 2020

Animals

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Recently, many studies regarding consumer perception of cell-based meat have been published. However, the opinion of the professionals involved in animal production also seems relevant. In particular, veterinarians and animal scientists may be important players in the new cell-based meat production, acting as proponents or barriers to this major improvement for farm animal welfare. Therefore, our aim is to analyse the knowledge and perspective of Brazilian veterinarians and animal scientists regarding cell-based meat. Veterinarians (76.8%; 209/272) and animal scientists (23.2%; 63/272) responded to an online survey. Logistic regression, latent class and logit models were used to evaluate objective answers, and the Discourse of the Collective Subject method was used to interpret open-ended answers. Specialists who were women (62.5%; 170/272), veterinarians (76.8%; 209/272), vegetarians (7.0%; 19/272) and vegans (1.1%; 3/272) were more supportive of cell-based meat. Lack of knowledge and the connection with artificiality, the most frequent spontaneous word associated with cell-based meat by all respondents, were the main negative points highlighted. Thus, it seems fundamental to offer higher education to veterinarians and animal scientists regarding cell-based meat, since engaging them with this novel technology may mitigate both the resistance and its negative consequences for the professionals, society, the animals involved and the environment.

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