Large animal behavior and socialization

what type of groups do cows usually reside in

matriarchal

What type of social hierarchy do indoor dairy and feral cows have

complex

what are the determinants of leaderships among cows

• age

• body

• size

• horns

Like horses cattle form what type of relationship between another individual in the herd

Preferential relationship

What type of offspring are calfs

precocial hiders

why would a calving cow travel away form the herd to give birth

• allows them to forma bond with their calf without interruption

• anti predator strategy

Types of beef cattle social housing

• cow/calf operatons

• feedlots

Types of social housing for dairy cows

• Tie stall

• free stall

• dry lot

what types of housing exist for calfs

• individual

• group/pair housing

if you were to mix and regroup a cattle why would their be an increase in aggression

because they need to reestablish their hierarchy

what type of groups do swine reside in

matriarchal

what type of offspring are piglets

precocial hiders

swine groups can become more aggressive if what happens

• mixing unfamiliar individuals

• large groups

• restricted feeding space

• less frequent feedings

• barren pens

• high stocking density

• no barriers

what behaviors do green cows exhibit

• head down

• grazing

• relaxed ears

• ruminating

• lateral/ sternal recumbency

what behaviors do yellow cows exhibit

• vigilant(head up)

• eyes and ears pointing in one direction

• freezing/fleeing

what behavior do red cows exhibit

• threatening

• head down with ears pointing toward you

• broadside threat

• pacing, pawing, and snorting

what causes stress to cows

• novelty

• isolation

• poor handling

what are the most important sensory organs of the horse

• nose

• mouth

• eye

• skin

• Ear

what does a green horse look like

• head down

• grazing

• relaxed

what does a yellow horse look like

• head high

• nostrils wide

• sharp snort

• tense

what does a red horse look like

• violent movements

• not following commands

• fight or flight