Alpha Wildlife Summit 2021
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Alpha Wildlife Summits
Mammal Trapping
Wildlife Management, Animal Welfare
& International Standards
Video Summit
Sponsored by:
Canadian Association for Humane Trapping
WildAid Canada Society
Alpha Wildlife Research & Management
About the Event
Mammal Trapping plays an important role in today’s societies. While trapping is part of land-based lifestyles, it is also used in wildlife management and conservation programs to monitor and control wildlife populations, agricultural landscapes to remove animals which cause significant damages to crops and livestock, and in research to better understand the ecological needs of a species.
However, the way with which trapping is being carried out and its impact on mammal populations are a source of societal concerns. Furthermore, recent scientific investigations and reviews have shown that current animal trapping devices and standards fail to meet state-of-the-art trapping technology. (Updating the AIHTS Trapping Standards to Improve Animal Welfare and Capture Efficiency and Selectivity)
Video Summit aims to:
1. Review animal welfare science in mammal trapping;
2. Review the role of mammal trapping in wildlife conservation and management programmes; and
3. Discuss and develop state-of-the-art international mammal trapping standards to properly address animal welfare, and trapping efficiency and selectivity.
Summit Presentations
The Five Ws Of Mammal Trapping
Presenter: G. Proulx
♦ Alpha Wildlife Research & Management, Canada
Foot-Hold Predator Trapping In Australia: Historical, Current & A Future Pathway For Humane Use
Presenters: P. D. Meek, G. Ballard, G. Mifsud and P. Fleming
♦ University of New England & NSW Department of Primary Industries, Australia
Animal Welfare Issues Pertaining To The Trapping Of North American River Otters In Relation To The North American Model Of Wildlife Conservation & The Furbearer Management System In The United States
Presenters: T. Serfass et al.
♦ Frostburg State University, USA
Inadequate Implementations of AIHTS Mammal Trapping Standards in Canada
Presenters: P. Feldstein and G. Proulx
♦ Alpha Wildlife Research & Management, Canada
Approval Of Live Capture & Killing Trap Systems - Improvements Can Be Made Through Behavioral & Physiological Evaluation
Presenters: E. Ågren, U. A. Bergvall, J. Lindsjö, Å. Fahlman, O. Höglund, T. A. Norling, and P. Kjellander
♦ National Veterinary Institute (Sweden), Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Swedish Centre for Animal Welfare, Swedish Biodiversity Centre, Department of Clinical Sciences, Uppsala University
Testing Animal Welfare Of Snap & Electronic Traps Against House Mice (Mus Musculus)
Presenters: A Schlötelburg, A. Geduhn, E. Schmolz, and A. Friesen
♦ Julius Kühn-Institut, Germany
Modifications To Improve The Performance Of Mammal Trapping Systems
Presenter: G. Proulx
♦ Alpha Wildlife Research & Management, Canada
Improving Animal Welfare Outcomes for Trapped Terrestrial Mammals
Presenters: B. Allen, P. Meek, G. Ballard, P. Fleming and D. Smith
♦ University of Queensland, University of New England & NSW Department of Primary Industries, Australia
Trapping Carnivores: The Role Of Physiological Parameters As Capture Stress Biomarkers
Presenter: F. Nájera
♦ University of Madrid, Spain
Empowering The Public To Be Critical Consumers Of Mammal Trapping (Mis)Information: The Case Of The Northern Raccoon Captured in a Conibear 220 Trap In A Kansas City Suburb
Presenter: E. Stevens and G. Proulx
♦ USA & Canada
Impact Of Wild Mammal Trapping On Domestic Animals - A Search Into An Unmindful & Undisclosed World
Presenters: K. Villeneuve and G. Proulx
♦ Alpha Wildlife Research & Management, Canada
Trapping Success Of Black-backed Jackals (Canis Mesomelas) in South Africa, Relative To Land Use Type
Presenters: A. Botha, M. Drouilly, K. Koeppell, and A. Le Roux
♦ South Africa
Trapping Within The Context Of A Conservation & Reintroduction Program: The Iberian Lynx (Lynx Pardinus) As A Case Example
Presenters: F.Nájera, T. del Rey-Wamba and G. López Zamora
♦ University of Madrid & Agencia de Medio Ambiente y Agua de Andalucía, Spain
Behavioral & Physiological Impact Of Trapping For Scientific Purposes On European Mesocarnivores
Presenters: P. Monterroso, F. Díaz-Ruiz, P. Ferreras, and N. Santos
♦ Universidade do Porto, Portugal
Assessing Welfare While Capturing Free-Ranging Sunda Clouded Leopards (Neofelis Diardi) By Cage-Traps: Effects Of Physical Restraint On Serum Biochemistry
♦ University of Madrid, Spain & University of Oxford, UK
International Mammal Trapping Standards - Part 1: Prerequisites
Presenters: G. Proulx, B. Allen, M. Cattet, P. Feldstein, G. Iossa, P. Meek, T. Serfass, C. Soulsbury
♦ Alpha Wildlife Research & Management, Canada, University of Queensland, Australia, Yukon Fish & Wildlife, Canada, University of Lincoln, UK, University of New England, Australia, & Frostburg State University, USA
International Mammal Trapping Standards - Part 2: Killing Trap Systems
Presenters: G. Proulx, B. Allen, M. Cattet, P. Feldstein, G. Iossa, P. Meek, T. Serfass, C. Soulsbury
♦ Alpha Wildlife Research & Management, Canada, University of Queensland, Australia, Yukon Fish & Wildlife, Canada, University of Lincoln, UK, University of New England, Australia, & Frostburg State University, USA
International Mammal Trapping Standards - Part 3: Restraining Trap Systems
Presenters: G. Proulx, B. Allen, M. Cattet, P. Feldstein, G. Iossa, P. Meek, T. Serfass, C. Soulsbury
♦ Alpha Wildlife Research & Management, Canada, University of Queensland, Australia, Yukon Fish & Wildlife, Canada, University of Lincoln, UK, University of New England, Australia, & Frostburg State University, USA
Summit Schedule
PLEASE NOTE:
The following schedule was developed to allow presenters and participants from all time zones to attend the Summit. Unfortunately, the schedule requires that some of you get up early or stay up late. For this reason, different subjects will be presented on a daily basis to accommodate presenters who live far from us. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused by the schedule. The following is an example of the difficulty associated with the time zones:
| Time in Alberta, Canada | In Australia | In Europe (depending on country) | In South Africa |
| 12:00 noon | 06:00, the following day | 19:00 – 20:00 | 21:00 |
| 13:00 | 07:00, the following day | 20:00 – 21:00 | 22:00 |
| 14:00 | 08:00, the following day | 21:00 – 22:00 | 23:00 |
| 15:00 | 09:00, the following day | 22:00 – 23:00 | 24:00 midnight |
Because there is some variation in time among countries and continents, please make sure that you know when your time corresponds with the Alberta time.
| PERIOD (Alberta Time) | PRESENTER | DURATION OF PRESENTATION (MIN) | DURATION OF QUESTION PERIOD (MIN) | TITLE |
| 12:30 – 12:40 | Jessica Malyk | 10 | – | Procedural Notes |
| 12:40 – 12:50 | Gilbert Proulx | 10 | – | Opening Remarks |
| 12:55 – 13:35 | Gilbert Proulx | 30 | 10 | The Five Ws of Mammal Trapping |
| 13:40 – 14:20 | Thomas Serfass | 30 | 10 | Animal Welfare Issues Pertaining To The Trapping Of North American River Otters |
| 14:25 – 15:05 | Paul Meek (27 Nov in Australia) | 30 | 10 | Foothold Trapping For Predators: Australia’s History |
| PERIOD (Alberta Time) | PRESENTER | DURATION OF PRESENTATION (MIN) | DURATION OF QUESTION PERIOD (MIN) | TITLE |
| 11:30 – 11:35 | Jessica Malyk | 5 | – | Procedural Notes |
| 11:40 – 12:10 | Pauline Feldstein | 20 | 10 | Inadequate Implementation of AIHTS Mammal Trapping Standards in Canada |
| 12:15 – 12:55 | Erik Ågren | 30 | 10 | Approval Of Live Capture And Killing Trap Constructions in Sweden |
| 13:00 – 13:30 | Kim Villeneuve | 20 | 10 | Impact Of Wild Mammal Trapping On Dogs And Cats |
| 13:35 – 14:05 | Gilbert Proulx | 20 | 10 | Modifications To Improve The Performance Of Mammal Trapping Systems |
| PERIOD (Alberta Time) | PRESENTER | DURATION OF PRESENTATION (MIN) | DURATION OF QUESTION PERIOD (MIN) | TITLE |
| 10:20 – 10:25 | Jessica Malyk | 5 | – | Procedural Notes |
| 10:30 -11:00 | Fernando Nájera | 20 | 10 | Trapping Within The Context Of Conservation And Reintroduction Programs: The Iberian Linx |
| 11:05 – 11:35 | Anke Geduhn | 20 | 10 | Testing Animal Welfare Of Snap And Electrocution Traps Against House Mice |
| 11:40 – 12:10 | Fernando Nájera | 20 | 10 | Assessing Welfare While Capturing Free-Ranging Sunda Clouded Leopards |
| 12:15 – 12:45 | Elizabeth Stevens | 20 | 10 | Empowering The Public To Be Critical Consumers Of Mammal Trapping (Mis)Information |
| 12:50 – 13:20 | Pedro Monterroso | 20 | 10 | Physiological And Behavioural Impact Of Trapping For Scientific Purposes On European Mesocarnivores |
| 13:25 – 13:55 | Fernando Nájera | 20 | 10 | Trapping Carnivores: The Role Of Physiological Parameters As Capture Stress Biomarkers |
| 14:00 – 14:40 | Ben Allen (29 Nov in Australia) | 30 | 10 | Improving Animal Welfare Outcomes For Trapped Terrestrial Mammals |
| PERIOD (Alberta Time) | PRESENTER | DURATION OF PRESENTATION (MIN) | DURATION OF QUESTION PERIOD (MIN) | TITLE |
| 11:30 – 11:40 | Jessica Malyk | 5 | – | Procedural Notes |
| 11:45 – 12:15 | Donald Broom | 20 | 10 | Some Thoughts On The Impact Of Trapping On Mammal Welfare With Emphasis On Snares |
| 12:20 – 12:50 | Alexander Botha | 20 | 10 | Trapping Success Of Black-Backed Jackals In South Africa Relative To Land Use Type |
| 12:55 – 13:35 | Gilbert Proulx | 30 | 10 | International Mammal Trapping Standards – Part 1: Prerequisites |
| 13:40 – 14:10 | Gilbert Proulx | 20 | 10 | International Mammal Trapping Standards – Part 2: Killing Trap Systems |
| 14:15 – 14:45 | Gilbert Proulx | 20 | 10 | International Mammal Trapping Standards – Part 3: Restraining Trap Systems |
| 14:50 – 15:05 | Gilbert Proulx | 5 | – | Closing Remarks |
Registration is Closed!
Video Summit Attendee Pricing
Information for Attendees:
The Mammal Trapping Summit organized by Alpha Wildlife Summits will be held from November 26 to 29, 2021. We will use a Professional Zoom Video Conference package. You will be sent an email with a Zoom Link that will be used for each day of the conference, with the day corresponding to the MST date. Each day of the conference will have a unique Zoom email with a link – all participants will be required to click on the invitation link and join the meeting. During the whole conference, Hosts and the Scheduled Panelist will have microphone access; microphone access will not be enabled for participants unless the question sent in requires further explanation, in which case microphone access will be granted. Participants will be encouraged to use the Q&A section of the Zoom Webinar during the scheduled question period with an inquiry. Because of time constrictions, we will not be able to accommodate all questions – the Host will select the questions with the most relevance to the topic and read them; the presenter will then provide an answer.
Video Summit 2021 Attendee Pricing
- Non-presenters wishing to attend the 2021 Video Summit must register in advance. A password to attend the symposium will be sent to registrants before the beginning of the Video Summit. Registration fees are $125 CAD.
- If you have any questions regarding attendance of the 2021 Video Summit, please contact us via the contact form below.
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