Livestock Safety

What are some of the causes of most accidents on the farm?

• Improper use of machinery

• Improper use of tools

• Improper use of medical tools

• Issues with the facilities

• All of the above

Animals are more reflexive than humans, which means that they_________.

• React without thinking

• see humans as a threat

• are hard-wired to remove themselves from conflict

• all of the above

Garrett has just started his summer job working on a ranch and is concerned about safety issues. What is the primary cause of accidents that Garrett should be aware of?

• human error

• moving euipment

• aggressive animals

• weather conditions

Which is a guideline for handling and working with animals?

• speak in a loud voice to get attention

• avoid being in the animal's line of sight

• handle animals in small, confined areas

• allow animals to follow herd or flock leaders

OSHA stands for

• Organization for Sire Handling Agents

• Occupational Safety and Health Act

• Organizational Shop Hazard Act

• Occupational Standards for Handling Animals

The key to avoiding risks when handling animals is

• proper planning and education

• hiring a professional animal handler

• expensive equipment to restrain animals

• large amounts of tranquilizers

Which of the following does not help animals move smoothly through a facility?

• curved walkways

• chutes with openings that allow animals to see in all directions

• raised walkways for handlers

• non-slip, level, firm walking surface

Developing learned behaviors in animals is called___.

• conditioning

• flight zone training

• animal behavior management

• Which is a guideline for the design of chutes and alleyways?

Which is a guideline for the design of chutes and alleyways?

• narrow and straight so the animal moves slowly

• narrow but with open fencing so the animal can see

• wide enough for the animal to pass through and turn around easily

• wide enough for the animal to pass through easily, but not wide enough to turn around

Cattle and swine have what degree of vision?

• 90- degree

• 180- degree

• 300- degree

• 360- degree