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Background. Animal welfare is a complex issue Growing concern for animal agriculture Symposium an opportunity to make Ontario and Canada a leader in dairy welfare research Targeted towards: Producers International Researchers Veterinarians Industry Personnel. Location.

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  1. Background • Animal welfare is a complex issue • Growing concern for animal agriculture • Symposium an opportunity to make Ontario and Canada a leader in dairy welfare research • Targeted towards: • Producers • International Researchers • Veterinarians • Industry Personnel

  2. Location • Delta Hotel in Guelph

  3. Agenda • 3 day symposium • A variety of internationally recognized speakers • Soliciting oral and poster presentations on new innovative research • Hands on demonstrations on a variety of welfare issues • Live webinar available

  4. Opening Session • What is Animal Welfare? By David Fraser • David Fraser received the Order of Canada in 2005 for his contribution to Science • His 40-year research career has focused on the behaviour and welfare of farm, companion and wild animals

  5. October 24th –Day 1 • Public awareness of Dairy Cattle Welfare • Dr. Dan Weary • UBC • Assessment and Guidelines for Dairy Cattle Welfare • Dr. Jeff Rushen, Agriculture and Agrifood Canada

  6. October 24th – Day 1 • Welfare related to feeding, housing and health of dairy calves • Dr. Margit Bak Jensen, Aarhus University, Denmark

  7. October 25th – Day 2 • Welfare Implications of Dairy Cattle Housing Management • Dr. Marina (Nina) Von Keyserlingk, • UBC • Welfare Implications of Dairy Cattle Feeding Management • Dr. Trevor DeVries • University of Guelph

  8. October 25th –Day 2 • 4 optional Interactive Sessions • 1 hour 45 minutes in length • Attendees can pick 2 to attend • Sessions: • Low Stress Cattle Handling • Proper Euthanasia Procedures in Dairy Cattle • Lameness Assessment & Management • Cow Comfort & Housing Assessment

  9. October 25th, Day 2 Banquet Dinner Dr. Lance Fox • Climbed Mount Everest in 2009 • Sharing his story of the adventure of climbing to the highest point on our planet. • Motivates by emphasizing the importance of dreaming, working hard, and staying focused on the goal ahead, all the while remaining positive even during the darkest of times

  10. October 26th, Day 3 • Management of Lameness and Other Health Problems for Dairy Cattle Welfare • Becky Whay • Bristol University, UK • Detection and Management of Pain in Dairy Cattle • Hans Coetzee, • Iowa State University

  11. Organizing Committee • Ken Leslie -University of Guelph • Trevor DeVries - University of Guelph • Amy Stanton - University of Guelph • Derek Haley - University of Guelph • Neil Anderson - OMAFRA • Marina (Nina) von Keyserlingk - UBC • Dan Weary - UBC • Ian Rumbles - CanWest DHI • Brian Lang - OMAFRA • Harold House - OMAFRA • Penny Lawlis - OMAFRA • Tina Widowski - Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare

  12. Organizing Partners Partners

  13. Contact Us • Email: info@dairycattlewelfaresymposium.ca • Website: www.dairycattlewelfaresymposium.ca • On Facebook

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