FA Behavior Flashcards
What is the visual field in beef cattle?
~ 360 degrees
T/F Dairy cattle are more aggressive than beef cattle
false
List 3 reasons why you should handle cattle in a low stress manner
- stress depresses immunity
- impacts production
- product quality
The art and science of handling cattle is called:
Stockmanship
What is the name of the Alberta rancher that turned theory into practice?
Bud Williams
Because they have herd instincts, what may cattle want to do?
Stay in group
What senses do cows use with their behavior?
Sight, sound, smell
List the 2 main motivators for prey species
- fear
- food
T/F you should chase after cattle in stressful situations
False
What are the 4 principles of cattle behavior?
cattle want to:
- see you
- go around you
- be with and go to other cattle
- return to where they have been
Cattle communicate with:
sight, sound, touch
The flight zone is also called the ___________ zone
pressure
What influences an animal’s point of balance?
pressure from front/behind
draw of cattle ahead or behind
comfortable going by handler
T/F breed has an influence in the pressure zone
True
The point of balance is related to the position of what ?
the eye
What is the first handling point of cattle?
only way to work cattle quickly is slowly
What shape should you move in when handling cattle?
Triangles
How can you accelerate cattle movement while handling?
going against flow
T/F an electric prod should be the primary driving tool
FALSE
What is the attainable goal for minimum electric prod use at a squeeze chute?
1-5 %
Give an example of a physical restraint
- squeeze chutes
- halter
List 2 types of restraint
- physical
- chemical
What are some warning signs that sheep/goat may do before charging you?
- stomping feet
- shaking head up/down
