Perception and Evaluation of a Pig Fattening Pen Based on Film Material in an Online Survey Experiment with German Citizens

As many parts of today’s society have only few direct connections to farming, an increasing alienation of the population from agriculture is noticed in Germany. Especially pig farming is criticised due to a discrepancy between farmers’ and citizens’ perception of animal welfare in modern livestock farming. With regard to the increasing use of the internet, social media, picture and film materials have become essential in communication about livestock production. In this context, it is important to deal with the effects of pictures and videos on citizens’ perception and evaluation. In general, the perception of videos is affected by the viewers’ characteristics. Apart from that, the perception of videos is affected by picture design and picture elements. The aim of the present study is to analyse people’s perceptions and evaluations of film material showing a pig fattening pen. For this purpose, 464 participants were randomly shown four out of sixteen videos in an online experiment. The videos varied according to housing conditions (e.g. weight of the pigs, stocking density) and recording conditions (e.g. camera angle, lighting conditions). A cluster analysis based on belief in animal mind, interest and knowledge about pig farming and meat consumption was conducted. Subsequently, the identified segments, the different housing con-ditions and the recording conditions of the videos were used as independent variables to perform an analysis of variance with the evaluations of the videos as dependent variable. The results show that the identified clusters significantly differ in the evaluations of the videos. Furthermore, housing conditions have a higher impact than recording conditions. The results indicate that high stocking densities lead to negative evaluations. It can be assumed that respondents do not recognise minor differences in film material. In general the videos were rated poorly. This implies for PR that improving recording conditions of the videos might not lead to a better evaluation of livestock farming than improving housing conditions. Different information requirements in different clusters should be considered in agricultural PR

Transition Care for Young Persons with Rare Bone Mineral Conditions:A Consensus Recommendation from the ECTS Rare Bone Disease Action Group

Transition care (TC) is crucial for young persons with rare bone and mineral conditions (RBMCs) as they move from pediatric to adult healthcare. Effective TC prevents care disruptions and supports medical and psychosocial needs. However, gaps in communication, a shortage of adult RBMC specialists, and challenges in navigating adult healthcare necessitate standardized care. This study aimed to develop consensus-based recommendations for TC in RBMCs, focusing on best practices for seamless transition and patient empowerment. A two-round Delphi survey (September 2023–April 2024) was conducted among European RBMC experts, including 3 pediatric and 8 adult clinicians and 3 patient representatives from the European Calcified Tissue Society (ECTS). The panel formulated and refined statements through literature review and iterative scoring. Statements reaching ≥ 70% consensus were retained. A total of 81 statements were finalized across seven domains: initiation and planning, TC requirements, patient empowerment, organization and communication, service infrastructure and funding, and clinical care. Consensus was achieved on 64 out of 81 statements, with strong agreement on general and RBMC-specific recommendations. Key priorities included structured coordination among healthcare providers and a patient-centered approach that fosters self-advocacy and self-management. This Delphi consensus provides a structured framework for TC in young persons with RBMCs, emphasizing multidisciplinary care and patient empowerment. Future studies should assess the feasibility and impact of these guidelines across diverse healthcare systems.</p