Kurt D. Vogel PhD

Kurt D. Vogel PhD

Dr. Kurt D. Vogel is the director of the Humane Handling Institute and a professor of animal welfare and behavior at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. If you have any questions or comments, you can reach out to Dr. Vogel by email: kurt.vogel@uwrf.edu or phone: (715) 425-4704.

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Building an animal-welfare board

Tips for developing an executive board to assist your company in guidance on humane-handling strategies.
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Kurt D. Vogel PhD
April 9, 2015
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As more meat processors, retailers and restaurant companies begin to ponder their approach to handling the issues associated with animal welfare, the advisory board concept is becoming increasingly common to help decision makers get the information they need.
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animal handling, technology
Farm to Plate

Animal welfare, technology and time

Developing animal-welfare assurance programs is a process, but technology can help improve the results.
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Kurt D. Vogel PhD
October 6, 2014
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Humane handling and stunning audits have become a normal part of verification activities for quality assurance personnel at most North American slaughter establishments
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cattle grazing
Farm to Plate

Animal handling: 2013’s teachable moments

A review of enforcement actions from the past year reveals the value of a systematic approach to animal welfare.
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Kurt D. Vogel PhD
December 5, 2013
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Fifty-six copies of enforcement letters have been posted to the FSIS Humane Handling Web site in 2013. A review of these letters underscores the importance of a systematic approach to animal welfare and helps identify common issues to resolve.
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livestock, pigs
Processing Tech

Built on a rock

Plan and design your livestock handling facilities properly, and they will serve you for many years.
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Kurt D. Vogel PhD
October 19, 2013
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When it comes to humane livestock handling, the quality of an animal’s handling experience is largely dictated by the skill and patience of the handler. However, quality facilities don’t hurt.
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Farm to Plate: The match game

Corporate social responsibility goes beyond semantics: Your actions must match your message.
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Kurt D. Vogel PhD
July 8, 2013
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It is hard to deny that the development of dialogue between animal agriculture and consumers has been a focal point for most food processors and retailers in recent years.
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