How Animals Perceive the World

What are the 2 most important senses in livestock?

• vision

• touch

• hearing

• smell

If an animal's ears are pointed upward, they are...

• scared

• alert

• relaxed

• happy

If an animal's ears are pinned back, they are...

• scared

• alert

• relaxed

• happy

What 2 factors can have a negative impact on an animal?

• high pitch

• calm voice

• loud, abrupt noises

• quiet whistle

An animal's main blind spot is...

• in front of them

• directly behind them

• to the right side

• to the left side

Animals move to the ________ because emotions are associated with the __________ side of the brain.

• left, left

• right, right

• left, right

• right, left

Livestock experience dichromatism. This means that they...

• have 3 color receptors

• can see red

• are sensitive to light & dark contrasts

• can see all colors except red

How long does it typically take animals to determine if their footing is safe?

• 10 seconds

• 15 seconds

• 30 seconds

• 45 seconds

An animal should be touched by...

• patting

• firm strokes

Smell is the most important sense for animals during...

• grazing

• handling

• touching

• fear