Characteristically, resting areas provide safety, protection against adverse weather conditions, or a good vantage point for surveillance of the surroundings. The term also is used to refer to animal holding facilities or pens designed to be used by animals when resting. Definition from Hurnik et al., 1995. Typical actions include short and repeated periods of pacing, scratching, ground scratching, head tossing or jerking, grooming or preening, higher occurrence of urination, frequent alteration between standing and lying, and increased ambulation. Definition from Hurnik et al., 1995.
Restraint is used for examination, surgery, convalescence, breeding, and safe handling of animals.
Definition from Hurnik et al., 1995. Definition from Hurnik et al., 1995. Definition from Hurnik et al., 1995. Retraction of ears is a common display during agnostic encounters. Definition from Hurnik et al., 1995.