Horses, Pigs, and Sheep Flashcards
1
Q
What are the five visual ques when assessing aggression and avoidance in horses
A
- Ear position
- Neck posture
- Nostrils
- Tail position
- Pawing ground
2
Q
What ear position in horses indicates agonistic interaction?
A
Pinned back (increased extent= increased seriousness)
3
Q
Which aspect of neck posture provides visual ques to aggression or avoidance?
A
An arched neck is a bite threat (transient)
4
Q
Which tail position in a horse indicates aggression and alarm?
A
Extended slightly away
5
Q
A
6
Q
very dangerous How to deal with maternal aggression in pigs?
A
Separate Sow from piglets so she cannot hear them
7
Q
What will younger pigs do in act of avoidance?
A
Crowding into corner
8
Q
What is the main characteristic of flock behavior exhibited by sheep?
A
Move as a unit
understood by dogs
9
Q
What do rams do to their handlers?
A
Challenge handlers
