Preliminary Study Exploring Caretaker Perspectives of Euthanasia on Swine Operations

Animals

IvetteNoa Roman-Muniz¹  Hailey Simpson¹  LilyN. Edwards-Callaway¹  Sofia Thompson¹  MaryCaitlin Cramer¹  Monique Pairis-Garcia²  Lorann Stallones³  Sari Ennis³  Elizabeth Kim³ 

[1] Department of Animal Sciences, College of Agricultural Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA;Department of Population Health and Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA;Department of Psychology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA;

关键词: caretaker;    euthanasia;    pig;    training;    worker well-being;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ani10122296

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The purpose of this study was to gain a better understanding of euthanasia training, caretaker perceptions of euthanasia, and available resources for individuals who perform euthanasia as part of their job on swine operations in the United States. An online survey was distributed via an e-newsletter and in-person recruitment at swine industry events. Survey questions were related to training, attitudes towards performing euthanasia, work environment, and communication. Forty-five responses (17 workers, 21 managers, 7 owners) were recorded and summarized. The majority of workers (n = 14, 82%) agreed that they had “received enough training to euthanize pigs correctly” and that training had made them “confident about performing euthanasia”, yet 35% (6) also indicated they would like more euthanasia training. Less than one-third of workers indicated that strategies for dealing with “personal stress” (4, 24%) and “emotional wellness” 29% (5) were included in training programs but the majority (14, 82%) agreed that “trainings included human safety while performing euthanasia”. Most caretakers (37, 82%) agreed that they felt they could “communicate with my supervisors” if they felt uncomfortable performing euthanasia. Opportunities for the future include enhancing euthanasia training opportunities and content to include more awareness of strategies to deal with stress related to euthanasia.

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