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  • Veterinary Ethics
  • Agricultural Science

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  • Timely euthanasia is crucial for swine welfare, minimizing suffering in non-recoverable pigs.
  • Caretaker knowledge and attitudes significantly influence euthanasia quality, yet research in this area is limited.
  • Understanding caretaker perspectives is essential for improving on-farm euthanasia practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate caretaker attitudes, perceived knowledge, and confidence in performing on-farm swine euthanasia.
  • To identify distinct groups of caretakers based on their attributes and skills related to euthanasia.
  • To explore correlations between caretaker demographics, experience, empathy, and confidence in euthanasia.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to 84 caretakers across eight swine farms.
  • The survey assessed attitudes (empathy, feelings about euthanasia), decision-making, and euthanasia skills.
  • Cluster analysis identified three caretaker groups: confident/empathetic, confident/knowledgeable/detached, and unconfident/lacking knowledge.

Main Results:

  • Empathy affect and attribution were higher in female caretakers and correlated with each other.
  • Caretakers with over two years of experience were more likely to be confident and skilled.
  • Less experienced caretakers (under two years) were more likely to be unconfident and empathetic.

Conclusions:

  • Significant variability exists in swine caretaker experience and attitudes towards euthanasia.
  • Identifying caretaker groups can inform targeted training and protocols to enhance both human and animal welfare.
  • Addressing caretaker attitudes and knowledge gaps is key to improving the quality and appropriateness of swine euthanasia.