animal handling

Question 1

why is animal handling important?

Answer 1

to move animals
administer vaccines
treat disease
perform surgical techniques
trim hooves
assist with birthing process

Question 2

why is correct animal handling important?

Answer 2

safety for humans and animals

Question 3

what to keep in mind when handling animals

Answer 3

what animal are you handling?
- species
- breed
- behavioral characteristics

tools?
- working facilities
- handheld tools
- catching
- working dogs

Question 4

how does field of vision affect certain animals

Answer 4

horse, cattle, pigs, goats, sheep all have >300 degrees of vision
sheep have 190-320 depending on wool
have blind area right in front of face for prey animals

Question 5

flight zone

Answer 5

imaginary space around an animal in which it feels safe

Question 6

group rules

Answer 6

animals mostly like to move as packs, 4 is ideal
sheep are most gregarious

Question 7

noise

Answer 7

animals move away from strange noises
extremely loud noise is stressful

Question 8

light

Answer 8

animals tend to move towards light
bright lights can make them balk
harsh contrast can make animals balk
tend to balk at shades because of poor depth perception

Question 9

working facilities

Answer 9

catching animals is easiest in small pens
less tame cattle are restrained in very small pens (called a squeeze chute)

Question 10

handling tools

Answer 10

sheep hook
sorting pole
rattle paddle
hog slat
hog snare
halter

Question 11

halters

Answer 11

can hold an animal for an extended time
can tie a trained or untrained animal
can lead a trained animal

Question 12

fencing

Answer 12

depends on purpose, animals, and location

Question 13

point of balance

Answer 13

line at animals shoulder that makes them move