Ethics and Animal Welfare

Ethics and Animal
Welfare
Food Animal Quality Assurance
Youth Curriculum Guide
Youth Livestock Exhibitors
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Most public arena of
the food animal
industry
Actions of 4-H & FFA
members impact:
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Public perception of
food animal industry
Food quality and safety
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Purpose of Livestock Projects
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Personal growth and
development
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Responsibility
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Character
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Life Skills
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What skills can youth develop
through food animal projects?
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Skill Development
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Problem solving
Knowledge of food animal
industry
Self-confidence
Teamwork
Self-motivation
Self-discipline
Organizational skills
Character
Social skills
Competition
Critical thinking
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Six Pillars of Character
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Trustworthiness
Respect
Responsibility
Fairness
Caring
Citizenship
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Trustworthiness
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A trustworthy exhibitor will…
Record accurate birth and possession dates
 Adhere to withdrawal times
 Not use products/methods which would alter
the true appearance of the animal
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An exhibitor with integrity will…
Treat animals with dignity and respect
 Report violations of show rules or guidelines
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Respect
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Golden Rule
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Do unto others as you would have them do
unto you.
A respectful exhibitor will..
Be considerate and polite to others
 Deal peacefully with anger, insults and
disagreements
 Be a good sport
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Responsibility
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A responsible exhibitor will…
Feed and water animals daily
 Use only approved drugs
 Be a role model for peers and younger
exhibitors
 Display self-control and discipline
 Never feel it’s necessary to “win at any cost”
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Fairness
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An exhibitor will show fairness by…
Following animal preparation and showing
guidelines
 Making decisions without favoritism and
prejudice
 Being open minded to other people’s ideas
 Not taking advantage of others
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Caring
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A caring exhibitor will…
Be concerned about the welfare of other
people and the animals
 Express gratitude
 Help others when needed
 Forgive others for their actions
 Share resources, knowledge and equipment
with other exhibitors
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Citizenship
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An exhibitor can be a good citizen by…
Fulfilling their responsibilities
 Giving more than they take
 Respecting authority
 Producing a safe, wholesome product
 Working to improve things to benefit the
whole group
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Livestock Projects –
Start to Finish
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Purchase of the animal
Care of the animal
Going to the fair
Show time
After show day
Apply Ethics and Welfare to your livestock project!
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1. Purchase of the Animal
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Fair/Reasonable price
Criteria for selection of the animal
Integrity of the seller
Proper Identification - GPP 1
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2. Care of the Animal
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Nutritional Needs - GPP 9
Environmental Needs - GPP 8
Appropriate Health Care - GPP 7
Understanding Animal Behavior - GPP 8
Training your animal - GPP 8
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3. Going to the Fair
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Proper transportation – GPP 8
Understand the rules
Proper care of animals at fair – GPP 8
Be aware of the public and their
perceptions concerning the care of your
animal!!
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4. Show Time
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DON’T’s
Do NOT blame the animal
 Do NOT display disappointment
 Do NOT use products that are not approved
 Do NOT falsely represent your animal
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4. Show Time
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DO’s
Be considerate of other exhibitors
 Be aware of your animal and the
animals of others
 Be a gracious winner
 Congratulate other exhibitors
 Thank the judge
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Remember: You are representing your
organization, club, county, the industry, your
family, and yourself!
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5. After Show Day
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Responsibility doesn’t end after show or
sale
Be considerate of others
Would you eat what you produce??
Thank the buyer of
your animal
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Ethical Decisions
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Does the practice break FDA, state or federal
laws?
Does the practice harm the animal?
Does the practice falsely represent the animal?
Do you have to lie to cover up the practice?
Would the public be upset if they knew about
the practice?
Are the food products from this animal
marketable? Would you eat the food produced
from this animal?
Adapted from the Rules are Black &
White materials, Jeff Goodwin
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Ethical Decisions
“The truth of the matter is that you
always know the right thing to do. The
hard part is doing it.”
General H. Norman Swartzkopf
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