Derek Haley
@derekbhaley
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Associate Professor at U of Guelph, applied ethologist, animal care and welfare scientist, cow psychologist.
Guelph, Canada
Joined January 2018
A new bill in Congress—the HELP Act—aims to permanently exempt livestock haulers from federal HOS and ELD rules. Introduced by Rep. William Hurd of Colorado, the Hauling Exemptions for Livestock Protection Act would apply to both loaded and empty trucks transporting animals,
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I found this to be an excellent read, so thought I'd share it! "Horse air export the latest flashpoint for livestock transportation standards tension"
manitobacooperator.ca
The threshold for humane livestock transport standards still varies widely between what what industry wants, what animal rights groups want and what federal regulators decide is good enough.
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Culling decisions: Analyze cattle welfare, enhance the bottom line https://t.co/jCcUm9w1L5. Whether beef or dairy, could calling them "market cows" instead of "cull cows" help orient our thinking more toward financial opportunity rather than them being merely a discard?
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Gathering cows to diagnose pregnancy is one of many fixtures on a cow-calf production calendar. The day’s primary objective is making a “pregnant” or “open” call, but another priority should be...
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Congratulations to @MariahCrevier on her fantastic MSc thesis defence yesterday! It's been a pleasure to co-advise Mariah with @cow_vet Dr. Jessica Gordon, as we explore pain mitigation strategies for beef cattle, with funding from @BeefFarmersON & @AgInnovationON.
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Standing in pens or lots heavily contaminated with #manure softens the #skin and provides high #exposure to the causative bacteria. High temperatures and #humidity will also cause the skin to chap and crack, leaving it susceptible to #bacterial invasion. https://t.co/3arnIB9PSA
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Calling all cow-calf producers in Ontario! One final push here to try and get as many respondents as possible to our 15-minute survey! We greatly appreciate all the responses received so far!
. @derekbhaley and I are looking for Ontario cow-calf producers to participate in a 15 min survey on their calf management practices. Visit ➡️ https://t.co/6bdYJAXTr2 ⬅️ for the survey All responses are anonymous, and you can chose to enter to win one of five $100 gift cards!
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Please retweet / re-X(?), share to your contacts, or send via DM to help @cbwinder and I get as many responses as possible to our short survey of Ontario cow-calf producers.
. @derekbhaley and I are looking for Ontario cow-calf producers to participate in a 15 min survey on their calf management practices. Visit ➡️ https://t.co/6bdYJAXTr2 ⬅️ for the survey All responses are anonymous, and you can chose to enter to win one of five $100 gift cards!
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It sure does (IMO)! The challenge for ethologists is describing it and the affective state(s) experienced by the calf in the cart, and those watching the show. What is it about bedding?!?
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For those interested in composting bedded pack (CBP) barns/dairies, there is a free webinar Wed eve w. general updates by @Feedlandontario + @uofg @OMAFRA @OntarioDairy @ProdLaitQc funded research + producer panel incl @typical_farmer
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Our very own Dr. Tina Widowski from @UofGuelphOAC will be inducted into the Ontario Ag. Hall of Fame for her significant contributions to #ontag via the swine and poultry industries. Congratulations Tina! Read more: https://t.co/noxeBlkS5j
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"Raised with Respect centers on the common ground found between cattle producers and beef consumers, with a focus on animal welfare and beef sustainability"
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Certified Angus Beef and Sysco join forces to support farmers and ranchers, the beef community as a whole.
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New research just out from @michaelwbrunt on veterinarians' views on promoting dairy cattle welfare @DairyatGuelph @CCSAW_UofG Full paper available open access: https://t.co/wCmwZkeJuv
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Recent work from Palacio and colleagues suggests that routine assessment of cow comfort measures is an important part of cow comfort and welfare improvement strategies. Read the full article here ➡️ https://t.co/lvhy6eoS5g
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Congrats to Dr. Paula Olivares Guzman (@pau091) on completing her PhD! It's been a pleasure! As you set out on the long drive west tomorrow, we wish you good luck in your postdoctoral fellowship position studying beef cattle in Alberta @uLethbridge & @AAFC_Canada. @CCSAW_UofG
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Highest prices I've EVER seen on dollar calves, yesterday at the auction here in SW Ontario. Selling on choice, the group of 12 we watched had a range of $350 to $900, and averaged $530!
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Please join us in-person at the U of Guelph, or virtually on-line, May 10. Science to understand how animals experience the world is less scary than you think. Click the link to register and to see the full schedule of talks.
We’re excited to host so many talented animal welfare speakers at this year’s CCSAW Research Symposium on May 10. We’re covering a variety of species – hens, dairy cows, rodents, horses and dogs. Find a list of speakers and register before May 3: https://t.co/wa7DIZe2uU
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