Livestock Care & Handling

Livestock Care & Handling

Open Ended

How do you think the people in the picture feel? (Think about the environment they are in)

Open Ended

How do you think the people in this picture feel? (Think about the environment they are in)

Poll

Do you think animals can feel the same way?

• Yes

• No

​In the livestock industry, producers (farmers)​ are always handling the animals.

• ​Moving them to different areas/barns

• ​Treating them for illnesses

• ​Transporting them to different places

​When handling/moving livestock, a farmer's main focus is...

​To limit the amount of stress placed on the animal.

Multiple Select

What are things a farmer must keep in mind when transporting, moving or handling an animal?

• Space

• Temperature

• They type of trailer

• How to load/unload livestock

• Air quality

Now let's talk about how they care for their animals!​

​Livestock Care

​Livestock producers care for the health of their livestock by:

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• Treating health issues when they occur.

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• Working to prevent health issues from happening.

Multiple Choice

What health measure deals with a condition that is currently happening with an animal?

• Preventative

• Treatment

• Health

Multiple Choice

What health measure helps stop animals from getting sick or developing a health problem?

• Preventative

• Treatment

• Health

Multiple Choice

Preventative Measure or Treatment Measure?

Newcastle disease is caused by viruses that lead to breathing problems, tremors, and paralysis in poultry. Proper sanitation and vaccinations should be given to young birds.

• Preventative Measure

• Treatment Measure

Multiple Choice

Preventative Measure or Treatment Measure?

Foot rot affects sheep, goats and cattle and is caused by two species of bacteria. When animals are infected they become lame and potentially lose part of the hoof. Animals with foot rot should be isolated, the hoof should be trimmed, and washed in a footbath solution.

• Preventative Measure

• Treatment Measure