Animal Handling FINAL Exam || Questions & Answers (100% Correct)

Animal Handling FINAL Exam || Questions & Answers (100% Correct) Gregarious - ANSWER - refers to animals that prefer to live in communities, flocks or herds Sheep are said to be a gregarious livestock species. What is the definition of the word gregarious as it applies to sheep? - ANSWER - Gregarious refers to animals that prefer to live in communities, flocks or herds Select from the list below the correct characteristics of an exceptional caretaker of animals - ANSWER - Patience Attention to detail Competent Willingness to learn Answer true or false to the following statement. The stockperson's attitude is the basis for good animal welfare. - ANSWER - True The image below depicts the flight zone of a cow. What box aligns with the concept of the point of balance? - ANSWER - 4 Which of the following correctly defines the handler's bubble as it refers to animal handling. - ANSWER - The distance between the handler and the animal What is the purpose of the equipment depicted in the image below? - ANSWER - To restrain the head of the cow What is the purpose of the equipment attached to the ram in the image below? - ANSWER - To identify ewes that have been mated What is the purpose of a migration fence in a tunnel ventilated broiler shed? - ANSWER - Birds respond to a consistent breeze by walking toward the breeze. The fence stops the migration behavior of the birds Consumers that don't purchase food animal products often lack trust in our current food animal production systems - ANSWER - True What is the purpose of the paddle held by the stockperson in the image below? - ANSWER - As an extension of their personal bubble to move sheep The blind spot(s) on a horse are located in which two places relative to the horse's body. Mark all that apply. - ANSWER - 1- Between the eyes 2- Rear, hip to hip When a horse is tied up, the lead should be very short to maintain control and limit movement of the head, assuring safety of those around the horse. - ANSWER - False In the US, we are taught to lead the horse from the horse's ________ side of the body. - ANSWER - Left