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What is the primary reason for training an animal to lead the herd/flock?
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?
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?
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?
What is the flight zone of animals?
How are less tame cattle typically restrained?
How are less tame cattle typically restrained?