Animal Behavior Basics
This sound made by cats can signal comfort.
What is purring?
The safest way to move livestock is with calm movements and this type of voice.
What is a quiet voice?
This barn rule helps protect both animals and people and is often summarized as "leave it better than you found it."
What is cleaning up after yourself?
This safety device protects the operator if the tractor rolls over.
What is a ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure)?
Before entering a livestock pen, you should know the animal's behavior, have an escape route, and wear the proper ________.
What is personal protective equipment (PPE)?
When a horse pins its ears flat against its head, it is usually showing this emotion.
What is anger or aggression?
Before approaching any animal, handlers should always do this to avoid startling it.
What is make your presence known?
This should always be latched after entering or leaving an animal pen.
What is a gate?
This safety item should always be worn when operating a tractor equipped with a ROPS.
What is a seatbelt?
This item protects your feet from being stepped on by livestock and should always be worn in the barn.
What are closed-toe boots?
Raised hackles (hair standing up) on a dog’s back usually indicate this state of mind?
What is fear?
Livestock are less likely to become stressed when handlers move in this manner.
What is slowly and calmly?
A student enters the barn wearing flip-flops. This rule is being violated.
What is wear proper footwear/PPE?
PTO stands for this.
What is Power Take-Off?
These should be worn when handling dusty feed, chemicals, or cleaning products to protect your hands.
What are gloves?
Livestock animals are more comfortable and easier to move when they are with others because they are this type of animal.
What are herd animals?
The safest place to stand when working with horses is close to this part of the body, where you maintain control.
What is the shoulder?
Students should always know the location of this equipment in case of an emergency.
What is the first aid kit and fire extinguisher?
This orange emblem on the back of farm equipment alerts drivers that the vehicle moves slowly.
What is the Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign?
Loose hood strings, dangling jewelry, and baggy clothing are dangerous because they can get caught in this.
What is equipment, gates, or machinery?
This is the area around an animal that, when entered, may cause the animal to move away.
What is the flight zone?
Before entering any livestock pen, you should always identify this in case you need to leave quickly.
What is an escape route?
This should be provided to animals at all times unless otherwise directed by management.
What is clean water?
This is the leading cause of tractor-related fatalities on farms.
What is a tractor rollover?
Before entering any livestock pen, you should first check for this in case the animal becomes aggressive.
What is an escape route?