The Beef Podcast Show

Dr. Maria Camila Ceballos: Training for Better Welfare | Ep. 64

Feb 14, 2024

Dr. Maria Camila Ceballos discusses training for better animal welfare, stress reduction techniques, and the positive impact of training on productivity. She emphasizes the importance of enhancing animal welfare through science-backed strategies and environmental enrichment. The episode covers topics such as animal reactivity, human and animal welfare benefits of training, and future research directions.

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Maria Camila Ceballos Betancourt

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Quick takeaways

Proper training in low-stress cattle handling leads to reduced reactivity, emphasizing the impact of positive human-animal interactions.

Training stock people in handling practices improves attitudes and behaviors towards animals, enhancing welfare for both humans and animals.

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Positive Animal Handling Reduces Reactivity

Constantly handled animals with positive interactions like opening gates for more food showed reduced reactivity compared to those with less handling. Proper training in low-stress cattle handling also contributed to lower reactivity levels. This suggests that positive human-animal interactions can significantly impact animal behavior and stress levels.

Introduction

2min

Exploring Animal Welfare Research with a Focus on Cattle and Pigs

2min

Enhancing Animal Welfare Through Training and Environmental Enrichment

25min

Exploring Pain and Stress Indicators in Angus Beef Calves

4min

Exploring Beef Industry Resources and Transitioning to a New Production System

2min

Discussions on Applicable Research and Success Traits in the Beef Industry

4min

In this insightful episode Dr. Maria Camila Ceballos Betancourt, an assistant professor of animal welfare and behavior, shares her pioneering research on improving the quality of life for production animals, with a focus on beef cattle. Dr. Ceballos discusses her findings on cattle reactivity, stress reduction techniques, and the positive impact of training on animal welfare and productivity. This episode is a must-listen for anyone in the beef cattle industry seeking to enhance animal welfare and operational efficiency through science-backed strategies. Tune in to learn from a leading expert in the field.

"Training those people who are in charge of handling animals is a very good strategy to improve the welfare of both humans and animals." - Dr. Maria Camila Ceballos

What you’ll learn:

(00:00) Highlight
(01:33) Introduction
(03:46) Grazing research and animal behavior
(06:38) Training for improved animal handling
(14:40) Training benefits for human and animal welfare
(18:45) Environmental enrichment in animal welfare
(28:57) Future research directions and environmental enrichment
(31:47) Final three questions

Meet the guest: Dr. Maria Camila Ceballos Betancourt is an Assistant Professor of Animal Welfare and Behavior at the University of Calgary. With a rich background spanning from Colombia to Canada, her research focuses on enhancing the lives of production animals, especially cattle and pigs. Dr. Ceballos is renowned for her work on animal reactivity, stress reduction, and the pivotal role of human-animal interactions in promoting welfare and productivity within the beef industry.

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