Due to their wide angle vision, they are aware of their surroundings. In sheep, the visual field ranges from 191° to 306° depending on the amount of wool on the head. Cattle and pigs have a visual field in excess of 300°. Understanding animal instincts allows producers to handle them easier.Īs animals of prey, livestock have wide angle vision, which allows them to see predators as well as handlers. This greatly reduces the animals' stress levels while they are being handled. By understanding cattle behavior, such as their flight zones, along with creating alleyways and chutes with rounded turns and closed sides, producers can keep livestock calm. Stressed animals can have lower weight, reduced reproduction rates, and increased sickness.Ĭattle producers use alleyways and squeeze chutes to move cattle while doctoring them. Handlers want to keep animals calm so the animals are not negatively impacted. If the animals are kept calm and feel safe, they will usually move with little or no effort. Keeping the area free of distractions can help reduce animal handling problems. An animal that is afraid can be dangerous for both the animal and the handler.
If there are loud noises or other distractions, such as sights or even smells, many animals will become fearful or hesitant to move.
Livestock handlers want to keep their animals calm when moving them to avoid stress and injury. Moving livestock can be difficult if you do not understand how the animals think and move.
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