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The FASS Scientific Advisory Committee on Animal Care and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) are collaborating on a dynamic webinar series for participants to learn about current and emerging issues in animal welfare. The webinar format provides an efficient forum to share information on a broad array of topics. Each webinar in the series will feature experts in specific topic areas of farm animal care. We hope that you will find this program useful and informational!

Welcome and Introductions
Dr. John McGlone
Texas Tech University
FASS Animal Care Committee, Chair

Options for Castration
Dr. John McGlone
Texas Tech University

USA Finishing Herd Numbers and Distribution and the Drive for Heavier Market Weights
Dr. Paul Matzat
PIC USA

Relieving Pain by Anesthetics and/or Analgesics
Dr. J. Hans Coetzee / Dr. Mhairi Sutherland
Iowa State University / AgResearch Ltd

How Pigs Are Typically Castrated
Dr. John McGlone
Texas Tech University

Options for the Future – Ways to Move Forward
Dr. John McGlone
Texas Tech University

Why Is Physical Castration an Animal Welfare Issue?
Dr. Gail Golab
American Veterinary Medical Association

Questions and Discussion