Presentation Hints

Here it shows the pain and distress caused by the procedure……you would have seen this clearly if the

power had not gone off!

Choose a topic

List your topic and names of people in your group on the discussion forum.

If others are doing the same topic you may wish to change topics or discuss with them doing different aspects.

If you choose tail docking you will need to go lots deeper than I did to pass.

Do lots of research

Make sure you paraphrase and reference material.

Care interpreting resources:? extremists – SAFE & Animal Liberation.? emotive language & anthropormorphism.? old data and examples.? overseas procedures and examples.? we have always done it this way.

peer reviewed science.empathy and understanding of the animal.both sides given – preference shown ok.current NZ data and examples.

Presentations5-10 slides (if used).detail in summary, key points in presentation.avoid emotive language & anthropomorpism.use empathy.ok to show point of view but give both sides.use colour and pictures.use humour where appropriate.involve the audience.reference.

Consider:

the animal.

Gains for:

the owner/handler etc. society.

Options for achieving the same gains.

Costs for: the animal. the owner/handler etc. society.

Consider comparing:

Species.Breeds.Ages.Procedures.Other factors.

Why the difference between extreme points of view?

Consider cultural influences:farmers.vegetarians.researchers.people with serious illness (hoping for cure).religious or ethnic beliefs.socioeconomic groups.breeders.believe animals have rights the same as us.

Consider comparing methods available:

List these.

For each, describe the cost to the animal: at the time. during recovery from the procedure.

• intensity and duration of pain & stress.

For each, describe the cost to the owner: time, labour and money.

Consider possible future methods.

Do these change the ethical cost?

Consider what is the best age for the procedure?

Explain the reasons for your choices.

Can neonates feel pain? Effect on bonding and getting colostrum.

Stressed by handling? Size of animal.

Other factors.

Consider the effect of other procedures undertaken at the

same time?How costly is each of these to the animal?Are there any benefits to the animal?Is it better to do two procedures at one

time or one procedure two times.

Consider the issues for you as a vet nurse.

What are the possible consequences if the you chose: to do the procedure?

not to do the procedure?• What options do you have chosing not to do

the procedure?

Consider how to effect change if you think it necessary?

Communication. Talking, newsletters, articles.

Culture change. Change from within, stick to guns.

Changes to the law. Science.

Pain research, new techniques. Information based on science.