Cattle that kick, rear, jump fences or struggle violently during handling are dangerous and difficult to handle. These animals also cause other cattle in a herd to become excited. They definitely should be culled. One also has to be careful not to cull a good animal that becomes highly agitated because the one in front of it was rearing or struggling. References and Further Reading Grandin, T. 1993.
Behavioral agitation is persistent over time.
M.J. Deesing, J.J. Struthers and A.M. Swinker. Cattle with hairwhorls above the eyes are more behaviorally agitated during restraint. Grandin, T., 1997. Assessment of stress during handling and transport. Grandin, T. 1998.