 The human-animal relationship established with domestication dates back about 10,000 years, so in that regard, I'm a little late to the party. During their life, domestic animals have countless interactions with humans responsible for their care, be it feeding, vaccination, or other management practices. Apparently, our ancestors were so focused on caring for their animals these past 10,000 years that they neglected to formally capture how the skill level of humans performing these tasks is directly related to the experiences and overall welfare of animals. I'm Ruth Wywoody. My work focuses on quantifying handler skill level and documenting the relationship between handler skill level and animal welfare. What my friends and family find most interesting about my work is how it has direct application to their everyday lives as they care for animals, and they're excited that I have the potential to help shape the future of agriculture. So it could be said, I'm right on time.