B-1056: Aquatic Invertebrate Welfare: Opportunities for Improvement
Presenter: Dr. Sarah Wahltinez
Date: May 25, 2022 Time: 02:00 PM UTC
CEPD credits are available for this event
Costs for training: Free to full members, Free to student members, Non member/guest: $15
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Presentation Synopsis:
This presentation will begin with a brief overview of what animal welfare is, how it relates to our treatment of aquatic invertebrates, and current legislation governing invertebrates before continuing to opportunities for the improvement of invertebrate welfare. Several areas for improvement will be discussed including the use of anesthesia, analgesia, and euthanasia for all aquatic invertebrates under human care; discontinuing invasive procedures performed during aquatic invertebrate aquaculture; use of appropriate slaughter techniques for aquatic invertebrates in the food chain; and refinement of sample collection to minimize impact on aquatic invertebrate health and welfare.
Presentation Learning Objectives:
- Define animal welfare
- Apply animal welfare concepts to aquatic invertebrates
- Identify areas for improvement of aquatic invertebrate welfare
Speaker Bio:
Sarah Wahltinez is a 2017 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and is now a PhD candidate at University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine studying the response of sea stars to stressors anticipated with climate change. She has an interest in aquatic invertebrate welfare and is working towards board certification in the American College of Animal Welfare.