LSAV members recently successfully completed a series of animal euthanasia courses. These courses where conducted by Dr Tristan Jubb from Bendigo and covered a range of euthanasia options for saleyard staff to use when dealing with stock unfit for sale. The course included sheep and cattle options. A wide range of supporting documentation was also made available to participants and LSAV members. This course also received support from a number of animal welfare organizations.
A total of 4 courses where undertaken at Bendigo (two), Wycheproof and Horsham with 36 people receiving training. The feedback from members was very positive with many members able to receive a qualification for a task they had performed for many years. It was also useful for yards to consider their current euthanasia practices and a number of yards did update their protocols after attending the course.
LSAV intends to run additional courses in the future based on demand. These courses can also be available to other industry stakeholders.