By Temple Grandin Chairman Livestock Handling Committee Handling Stress Excessive stress during handling lowers livestock productivity. Gentle quiet handling reduces stress.
Livestock have long memories.
If animals are handled roughly they will remember the rough handling experience and be more stressed when they are handled in the future. Livestock which are handled gently will be calmer and less stressed the next time they are handled. Good stockmanship will improve the bottom line. Lighting in livestock handling facilities should be even and diffuse and sharp contrasts should be avoided. Light up dark places you are driving livestock into.