Livestock Safety review

Which behaviors may indicate that an animal is aggressive or frightened?

• Failure to make eye contact

• walking away from you

• pawing or stomping the ground

• None of the answers are correct

Some general rules that apply when working with animals

• Always have an escape route, avoid quick movement and loud noises.

• work in dim light and always use a cattle prod.

• Be cautious around mothers with newborns and mature male animals.

• 2 of 3 are correct

The flooring that is best suited to prevent injuries when working livestock is

• Smooth concrete finish.

• Rough finished concrete

• wood planks

• Dirt

Even lighting in livestock facilities is beneficial because?

• It prevents shadows that frighten animals.

• It is easier to read identification tags/eartags.

• There is no benefit.

• Both preventing shadows and easier to read tags.

What problems are caused by a cattle's panoramic vision.

• You can't sneak up on them.

• They may be spooked by quick sudden movement behind them.

• They see in three dimension..

• All answers are correct..

When do livestock tend to be most aggressive?

• During a full moon.

• When they are hungry.

• When they are prodded or harassed.

• T.hey are always aggressive.

What animal diseases may be transmitted from livestock to humans?

• Parvo, Blackleg and colic.

• Chicken pox, measles and bovine flu.

• Tuberculosis, Anthrax and rabies.

• Acidosis, milk fever and thrush

How can the transmission of disease between animals and humans be minimized?

• Clean and well-ventilated animal facilities.

• Testing and Immunization of livestock.

• Use of sanitary practices to handle animals.

• All answers are correct.