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    Journal of Animal Science
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    On-farm euthanasia decision-making and execution impact stockperson well-being. Understanding stockperson attitudes, knowledge, and environmental factors is key to improving humane euthanasia practices in the pork industry.

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    Area of Science:

    • Animal Science
    • Agricultural Ethics
    • Veterinary Medicine

    Background:

    • On-farm euthanasia is essential in animal agriculture but often overlooks the stockperson's role.
    • Stockperson decision-making and procedural skills for euthanasia require further investigation.
    • Stockperson attitudes are significant predictors of behavior in animal care practices.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate factors influencing stockperson attitudes toward on-farm euthanasia in the pork industry.
    • To identify key stockperson characteristics and environmental factors affecting euthanasia decision-making and execution.
    • To provide insights for improving humane euthanasia protocols and stockperson well-being.

    Main Methods:

    • A preliminary study involving 120 stockpeople from 10 Australian pig farms.
    • Questionnaire assessing stockperson attitudes, beliefs about the working environment, and decision-making processes.
    • Statistical analyses including correlation and regression to identify significant predictors.

    Main Results:

    • Confidence predicted comfort with euthanasia; insufficient knowledge and empathy attribution predicted difficulty.
    • Empathy affect, insufficient knowledge, and time constraints predicted negative feelings associated with euthanasia.
    • Women reported more difficulty than men; prior experience influenced knowledge seeking.

    Conclusions:

    • On-farm euthanasia can adversely affect stockperson well-being due to decision-making and procedural demands.
    • Understanding psychological and environmental factors is crucial for effective euthanasia protocols.
    • Improving euthanasia practices benefits both stockperson and animal welfare in the pork industry.

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