Animals can adapt to farm environments but there are many factors that influence behavior. Study livestock and take note of individual tendencies. Understand which factors influence animal behavior and know what to expect. Only then can farm workers reduce the risk of injuries associated with farm animals. Test your skill with this quick quiz.
Animals are more content when isolated from the rest of the flock or herd.
Sows are likely to be aggressive after the birth of piglets. Livestock exhibit more territorial behavior when feed is distributed in large, unpredictable patches than in smaller, predictable locations in the trough. Handling livestock can be dangerous. Animals can be unpredictable. Practice these guidelines when you work with livestock.