Animal Handling Final Exam 2025 ||
Questions & Answers (Graded A+)
cow friendly working facility - ANSWER - uniform color, solid allies, well lit, curved allies,
prevent anything that might flap in the wind
conditions that can result from rough handling when working cattle - ANSWER - low
immunity, low production, weight loss, meat quality, decreased reproduction
moving a cow to the left - ANSWER - approach at their right side
moving a cow to the right - ANSWER - approach at their left side
moving a cow forward - ANSWER - approach them at the back part of the shoulder
moving a cow backwards - ANSWER - walk towards them at the shoulder
feline tail flicking - ANSWER - irritation or agitation
feline tail between legs - ANSWER – escape
ways to reduce stress when working cattle - ANSWER - decrease noise level, avoid
yelling
When discussing cattle behavior, the term flight zone is often used. What does this term
refer to? - ANSWER - the distance you can approach a cow before causing it to move
where is the key position for moving cattle? - ANSWER - at the shoulder
equine straight up ears - ANSWER - alert curious
equine ears up and facing forward - ANSWER - intense, interest
equine neutral ears - ANSWER - content
equine pinned back ears - ANSWER - warning, anger, irritation
equine one ear forward and one ear back - ANSWER - divided attention
what is a horse's blind spot? - ANSWER - directly in front and behind
how do horses focus on objects up close and at a distance - ANSWER - raising and
lowering their head
whinny and neigh - ANSWER - greeting
, canine ears forward position - ANSWER - alert, interested
canine ears back - ANSWER - uncomfortable, pushy
canine ears neutral - ANSWER - indifferent
canine rounded eyes - ANSWER - content, neutral
canine eyes dilated pupil, rapid blinking, wide open - ANSWER - alert interested
canine averted eyes - ANSWER - unsure
canine tense facial expression - ANSWER - reactive state
canine tight closed mouth or repeated licking - ANSWER - uncomfortable
canine open mouth tongue out - ANSWER - usually happy
canine head tilt - ANSWER - usually curiosity
canine lowered head - ANSWER - uneasiness
canine tail wag - ANSWER - generally happy
canine low or tucked tail - ANSWER - fearful, uncomfortable
canine tail straight out - ANSWER - depends on context
canine braced legs - ANSWER - tension, aggression
canine back slightly rounded - ANSWER - uncomfortable
canine straight back - ANSWER - comfortable
types of aggression in canine - ANSWER - food, territory, people, mother and child
what is the litter box rule? - ANSWER - 1 litter box per cat plus one
visual communication in cats? - ANSWER - involves body. tail, ear, head position, eye
contact, and overall stance/ movement
feline tail up/vertical - ANSWER - friendly
feline tail arched up over back or an inverted U - ANSWER - distance-increasing
behavior
Questions & Answers (Graded A+)
cow friendly working facility - ANSWER - uniform color, solid allies, well lit, curved allies,
prevent anything that might flap in the wind
conditions that can result from rough handling when working cattle - ANSWER - low
immunity, low production, weight loss, meat quality, decreased reproduction
moving a cow to the left - ANSWER - approach at their right side
moving a cow to the right - ANSWER - approach at their left side
moving a cow forward - ANSWER - approach them at the back part of the shoulder
moving a cow backwards - ANSWER - walk towards them at the shoulder
feline tail flicking - ANSWER - irritation or agitation
feline tail between legs - ANSWER – escape
ways to reduce stress when working cattle - ANSWER - decrease noise level, avoid
yelling
When discussing cattle behavior, the term flight zone is often used. What does this term
refer to? - ANSWER - the distance you can approach a cow before causing it to move
where is the key position for moving cattle? - ANSWER - at the shoulder
equine straight up ears - ANSWER - alert curious
equine ears up and facing forward - ANSWER - intense, interest
equine neutral ears - ANSWER - content
equine pinned back ears - ANSWER - warning, anger, irritation
equine one ear forward and one ear back - ANSWER - divided attention
what is a horse's blind spot? - ANSWER - directly in front and behind
how do horses focus on objects up close and at a distance - ANSWER - raising and
lowering their head
whinny and neigh - ANSWER - greeting
, canine ears forward position - ANSWER - alert, interested
canine ears back - ANSWER - uncomfortable, pushy
canine ears neutral - ANSWER - indifferent
canine rounded eyes - ANSWER - content, neutral
canine eyes dilated pupil, rapid blinking, wide open - ANSWER - alert interested
canine averted eyes - ANSWER - unsure
canine tense facial expression - ANSWER - reactive state
canine tight closed mouth or repeated licking - ANSWER - uncomfortable
canine open mouth tongue out - ANSWER - usually happy
canine head tilt - ANSWER - usually curiosity
canine lowered head - ANSWER - uneasiness
canine tail wag - ANSWER - generally happy
canine low or tucked tail - ANSWER - fearful, uncomfortable
canine tail straight out - ANSWER - depends on context
canine braced legs - ANSWER - tension, aggression
canine back slightly rounded - ANSWER - uncomfortable
canine straight back - ANSWER - comfortable
types of aggression in canine - ANSWER - food, territory, people, mother and child
what is the litter box rule? - ANSWER - 1 litter box per cat plus one
visual communication in cats? - ANSWER - involves body. tail, ear, head position, eye
contact, and overall stance/ movement
feline tail up/vertical - ANSWER - friendly
feline tail arched up over back or an inverted U - ANSWER - distance-increasing
behavior
