In this episode, our special guest is Dr. Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein, a senior research scientist from Agriculture Canada. She explored topics affecting the beef cattle industry, with a special focus on animal welfare and management practices. Dr. Schwartzkopf-Genswein discusses lameness and digital dermatitis in cattle, highlighting their impacts on herd health and productivity, and the importance of effective prevention and treatment. With her deep expertise in pain and stress management, she offers valuable insights into improving cattle's quality of life through innovative techniques. This episode is essential for beef cattle industry professionals seeking to enhance beef cattle welfare. Don't miss these groundbreaking insights, available on all major platforms.
"Lameness is only second to respiratory disease in terms of the highest rate of morbidities in our feed yards. It's something that we need to know and to understand. It's all part of a package of animal health, care, and well-being."
What youโll learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:26) Introduction
- (07:17) Exploring common causes of lameness in cattle
- (13:24) The challenge of digital dermatitis
- (18:10) Insights on cattle pain research
- (30:33) Cattle pain management and mitigation strategies
- (36:12) The importance of early castration and pain management
- (38:57) Final three questions
Meet the guest: Dr. Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein, holding a Ph.D. in Animal Science from the University of Saskatchewan, is a Senior Research Scientist at Agriculture Canada with decades of research experience. Specializing in pain and stress management in cattle, Dr. Schwartzkopf-Genswein is dedicated to assessing and developing mitigation strategies for pain and stress in cattle, with a particular focus on routine management procedures such as transport, castration, dehorning, and lameness. Furthermore, she has a profound interest in the feeding behavior of beef cattle, exploring how it relates to health issues like acidosis and respiratory diseases. Her comprehensive approach to animal health and welfare is pivotal in developing practices that not only improve the quality of life for cattle but also contribute to the operational efficiencies and sustainability of beef production.
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