Livestock Handling Flashcards
1
Q
why does livestock handling matter?
A
- Understanding animal behavior can assist in preventing injury, stress, and physical exertion for both animals and producers
- Understanding the natural responses of animals to the movement of a handler is critical to minimizing stress during movement of livestock
2
Q
Temple Grandin
A
- Known worldwide for her understanding of animal behavior
Used to design animal handling facilities - She has developed scoring systems for assessing handling of pigs of and cattle at harvest facilities
3
Q
Layton Maas
A
- Animal Welfare, Quality Assurance, and Biosecurity Officer
- held multiple positions in the animal welfare and protein industries
4
Q
where are the cattle blind spots?
A
directly behind them
5
Q
where the sheep blind spot?
A
directly behind them
6
Q
where is the pig flight zone?
A
directly behind them
they are more sensitive and rely on hearing and smell
poor vision
7
Q
where is the horse flight zone?
A
directly in front and behind them
8
Q
cattle handling tools and equipment
A
- rope halter
- sorting flag
- paddle
- sorting stick
- hot shot
- chute
- tub/alley
9
Q
small ruminant tools and equipment
A
- rope halter
- chute/alley
- shepherd’s crook
- sheep chair
10
Q
swine tools and equipment
A
- hog board
- hog snare
11
Q
horse tools and equipment
A
- rope and nylon halter
- stud chain
- horse stocks
- lip twitch`
12
Q
exit velocity
A
- How quickly an animal leaves the chute
- slower the speed, the calmer the animal is
