Katherine E. Koralesky
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View article: Social housing for dairy calves: Farmer acceptance of Canadian industry-led requirements
Social housing for dairy calves: Farmer acceptance of Canadian industry-led requirements Open
Research suggests that housing milk-fed calves in pairs or small groups from a young age can provide welfare benefits, leading some policymakers to encourage dairy farmers to adopt this practice. For example, Canada's industry-led Code of …
View article: Assessing construct reliability through open-ended survey response analysis
Assessing construct reliability through open-ended survey response analysis Open
Online surveys often include quantitative attention checks, but inattentive participants might also be identified using their qualitative responses. We used the software Turnitin™ to assess the originality of open-ended responses in four m…
View article: University student perspectives on antimicrobial peptide use in farm animals
University student perspectives on antimicrobial peptide use in farm animals Open
Growing awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in livestock production has led to calls for the development of alternatives such as antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) that are also able to combat infectious diseases in farm animals. A crit…
View article: “Should we just stop fighting the beast?”: Tackling the wicked problem of surplus dairy calf management using a participatory framework
“Should we just stop fighting the beast?”: Tackling the wicked problem of surplus dairy calf management using a participatory framework Open
Early life killing of male and female dairy calves not needed as replacements for the lactating herd poses a threat to the social sustainability of the dairy industry. However, implementing sustainable alternatives to this common practice …
View article: Invited review: Qualitative social and human science research focusing on actors in and around dairy farming
Invited review: Qualitative social and human science research focusing on actors in and around dairy farming Open
Qualitative research related to humans, dairy cows, calves, and farming has been published by scientists from a variety of disciplines in many journals targeting dairy science audiences. We aimed to investigate how scientific communities o…
View article: “Frequently Asked Questions” About Genetic Engineering in Farm Animals: A Frame Analysis
“Frequently Asked Questions” About Genetic Engineering in Farm Animals: A Frame Analysis Open
Calls for public engagement on emerging agricultural technologies, including genetic engineering of farm animals, have resulted in the development of information that people can interact and engage with online, including “Frequently Asked …
View article: Gene editing in animals: What does the public want to know and what information do stakeholder organizations provide?
Gene editing in animals: What does the public want to know and what information do stakeholder organizations provide? Open
Organizations involved with gene editing may engage with the public to share information and address concerns about the technology. It is unclear, however, if the information shared aligns with what people want to know. We aimed to underst…
View article: Understanding kitten fostering and socialisation practices using mixed methods
Understanding kitten fostering and socialisation practices using mixed methods Open
Many companion kittens entering shelters are fostered by volunteer community members during the sensitive period for socialisation (~2 to 9 weeks of age) when early experiences are critical to behavioural development. Using a mixed-method …
View article: Social acceptance of genetic engineering technology
Social acceptance of genetic engineering technology Open
Genetic engineering of animals has been proposed to address societal problems, but public acceptance of the use of this technology is unclear. Previous work has shown that the source of information proposing the technology (e.g. companies,…
View article: Invited review: Qualitative research in dairy science—A narrative review
Invited review: Qualitative research in dairy science—A narrative review Open
The use of qualitative research in dairy science has increased considerably in recent years, providing the opportunity to inform research and practice. This review aims to enhance the accessibility of qualitative research among a range of …
View article: Using institutional ethnography to analyse animal sheltering and protection II: Animal shelter work
Using institutional ethnography to analyse animal sheltering and protection II: Animal shelter work Open
Efficient adoption is an important aim of animal shelters, but it is not possible for all animals including those with serious behavioural problems. We used institutional ethnography to explore the everyday work of frontline shelter staff …
View article: Animal sheltering: A scoping literature review grounded in institutional ethnography
Animal sheltering: A scoping literature review grounded in institutional ethnography Open
A diverse research literature now exists on the animals, staff and organisations involved in animal sheltering. We reviewed this research through the lens of institutional ethnography, a method of inquiry that focuses on the actual work th…
View article: Using institutional ethnography to analyse animal sheltering and protection I: Animal protection work
Using institutional ethnography to analyse animal sheltering and protection I: Animal protection work Open
Animal protection laws exist at federal, provincial and municipal levels in Canada, with enforcement agencies relying largely upon citizens to report concerns. Existing research about animal protection law focuses on general approaches to …
View article: The everyday work of One Welfare in animal sheltering and protection
The everyday work of One Welfare in animal sheltering and protection Open
In animal sheltering and protection, One Welfare initiatives include supporting people who have difficulty providing for their animals because of limitations in their physical or mental health, income or housing. However, little research h…
View article: Using animal history to inform current debates in gene editing farm animals: A systematic review
Using animal history to inform current debates in gene editing farm animals: A systematic review Open
There is growing interest in gene editing farm animals. Some alterations could benefit animal welfare (e.g., improved heat tolerance in cattle with the “slick” gene), the environment (e.g., reducing methane emissions from cattle with induc…
View article: Using Realistic Evaluation to understand how interventions work on dairy farms
Using Realistic Evaluation to understand how interventions work on dairy farms Open
Interventions that aim to help farmers change on-farm practices recommend that advisors communicate effectively with farmers, work collaboratively to set goals and provide farmers with resources that are applicable to the farm context. We …
View article: Student and instructor perceptions of engagement after the rapid online transition of teaching due to COVID‐19
Student and instructor perceptions of engagement after the rapid online transition of teaching due to COVID‐19 Open
Engagement involves students’ investment in learning activities, as well as interrelated affective (emotive responses), behavioral (active responses), and cognitive (mental effort) components. This study assessed undergraduate student and …
View article: Dairy farmer advising in relation to the development of standard operating procedures
Dairy farmer advising in relation to the development of standard operating procedures Open
Standard operating procedures (SOP) are increasingly required on farms participating in animal welfare assurance programs, such as the Dairy Farmers of Canada's proAction initiative and the National Dairy FARM Program in the United States.…
View article: Perceptions of on-farm emergency slaughter for dairy cows in British Columbia
Perceptions of on-farm emergency slaughter for dairy cows in British Columbia Open
Some jurisdictions permit on-farm emergency slaughter (OFES) as one end-of-life option for dairy cows and other animals that cannot be transported humanely but are deemed fit for human consumption. Anecdotal reports suggest that OFES is co…
View article: Use of on-farm emergency slaughter for dairy cows in British Columbia
Use of on-farm emergency slaughter for dairy cows in British Columbia Open
On-farm emergency slaughter (OFES), whereby inspection, stunning, and bleeding occur on the farm before the carcass is transported to a slaughterhouse, is permitted in some jurisdictions as a means to avoid inhumane transportation while sa…
View article: Toward a harmonized approach to animal welfare law in Canada.
Toward a harmonized approach to animal welfare law in Canada. Open
Animal protection law in Canada varies across the country. Federal animal protection law exists in the Criminal Code, in regulations for the transport of animals, and in regulations for humane handling and slaughter at abattoirs that are i…
View article: Use and perceptions of the Emergency Slaughter Program in British Columbia
Use and perceptions of the Emergency Slaughter Program in British Columbia Open
When dealing with acutely injured or non-ambulatory dairy cows, dairy producers in British Columbia must decide whether to treat, ship, euthanize, or use the Emergency Slaughter Program (ESP). This thesis focused on the last of these optio…