title: Development and evaluation of online video teaching resources to enhance student knowledge of livestock handling.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To evaluate the effectiveness of online audiovisual materials to support the acquisition of animal handling skills by students of veterinary and animal science.
  
  
  METHODS
  A series of video clips (Livestock Handling modules) demonstrating livestock handling procedures was created and delivered online to students enrolled in the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney. The effectiveness of these modules for supporting student learning was evaluated via an online survey. The survey also sought feedback on how students could be better prepared for handling livestock.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The survey indicated that students found the videos a useful part of their learning experience, particularly by familiarising them with correct handling procedures and emphasising the importance of safety when handling livestock. Students also highlighted that online delivery supported flexible learning. Suggested improvements of the Livestock Handling modules centred around broadening the content of the videos and improving the user-friendliness of online access. Student feedback regarding how the Faculty could better prepare them for livestock handling was dominated by requests for more opportunities to practise animal handling using live animals.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The Livestock Handling audiovisual tool is a valuable supplementary resource for developing students' proficiency in safe and effective handling of livestock. However, the results also clearly reveal a perception by students that more hands-on experience is required for acquisition of animal handling skills. These findings will inform future development of the Faculty's animal handling program.
authors: Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, PMB 4003, Narellan, New South Wales, 2567, Australia.
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Klupiec
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Pope
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Taylor
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Carroll
authors: M H
authors: MH
authors: Ward
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Celi
mesh_terms: D000822:Animal Husbandry / Q000379:methods; D000818:Animals; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence; D020375:Education, Distance / Q000379:methods*; D004520:Education, Veterinary / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D058751:Livestock; D008297:Male; D009517:New South Wales; D012582:Schools, Veterinary; D013336:Students, Health Occupations / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014741:Video Recording
keywords: animal handling; animal welfare; occupational health and safety; online learning; veterinary education