Animal Herding Techniques Quiz

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What is the primary reason for training an animal to lead the herd/flock?

  • To utilize the strong instinct of sheep to 'follow the leader' (correct)
  • To reduce the stress caused by excessively loud noise
  • To counteract the weak instinct of pigs to 'follow the leader'
  • To prevent animals from moving towards areas where other animals are

Why is catching/restraining animals easiest in small pens referred to as working facilities?

  • Animals tend to move towards light in small pens
  • It prevents animals from moving to areas where other animals are
  • Excessively loud noise is less stressful in small pens
  • It helps in handling and restraining animals efficiently (correct)

What is the effect of bright lights that glare in the animal’s eyes?

  • It enhances the depth perception of animals
  • Animals tend to move towards the bright lights
  • It reduces the flight zone of animals
  • It causes animals to balk and resist (correct)

What is the flight zone of animals?

<p>Zone where animals begin to feel uncomfortable when entered (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are less tame cattle typically restrained?

<p>In very small pens called a squeeze chute (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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