Biological Basis of Handling

Question 1

Behaviour

Answer 1

act done by an animal

Question 2

Stimulus

Answer 2

internal or external change that causes a behaviour to occur

Question 3

4 key factors that effect handling

Answer 3

human presence, novelty, isolation from group, pain, disease status and intense visual, auditory or olfactory stimulus

Question 4

Fear is:

Answer 4

an intermediate factor between stimuli and corresponding behaviour. Behavioural response we see

Question 5

Stress is:

Answer 5

response of endocrine and autonomic systems to the environment

Question 6

Window of Opportunity

Answer 6

the time period for which the animal is unresponsive and minimal restraint is required.

Question 7

Most important period for behaviour development

Answer 7

3-12 weeks

Question 8

Learned behaviour

Answer 8

comes from the environment

Question 9

Instinct

Answer 9

innate (existing) behaviour that occurs

Question 10

Anthropomorphism

Answer 10

attribution of human characteristics and emotions to animals

Question 11

If an animal feels pain, they will automatically be fearful as well

Answer 11

False

Question 12

The window of opportunity is only affected by the animal’s past experiences and their behaviour

Answer 12

False

Question 13

It is part of the restrainer’s responsibility to ensure all measures are taken to reduce an animal’s stress and fear before, during, and after a procedure

Answer 13

True