CATTLE BEHAVIOUR BASICS: PART 1 Origins: Senses: Communication By Dr Clive Dalton Origins and domestication Cattle evolved into about 260 different breeds, types and varieties in different parts of world such as the Buffalo in North America and the Yak in China. Wild ancestors of today’s cattle e.g. the Auroch, were hunted for meat. Early … Read more
Goats & man: Senses: Social behaviourBy Dr Clive Dalton Goats are not like sheep Products from goats: Goat senses Sight Hearing Smell Social behaviour Climbing and digging
SHEEP BEHAVIOUR BASICS: PART 1 Origins: Senses: Social behaviour: FeedingBy Dr Clive Dalton Origins Uses for sheep: Modern sheep problemsWorld sheep populations tend to be on the decrease for a number of reasons such as: Sheep senses Sight Smell Hearing Social order Feeding
DONKEY BEHAVIOUR BASICS: PART 2 Donkeys & horses: Senses: Social structure: Communication By Dr Clive Dalton A donkey is not a horse ! Man and the donkey Donkey senses Hearing Smell Sight Touch Taste Donkey’s gait Social structure Communication Zoning out Donkey – human bond There are frequent reports of donkeys showing great stress when … Read more
DOG BEHAVIOUR BASICS: PART 2 Dog’s senses: Diet: Communication By Dr Clive Dalton Vision Hearing Smell Touch Where to touch an unfamiliar dog The top of the dog – head, scruff, back and tail are all “dominant” areas. It’s where other dogs grab in fights. Until you know the dog, touch it on low-down areas. … Read more
CAT BEHAVIOUR BASICS: PART 2 Cat’s senses: Communication: Social behaviour By Dr Clive Dalton Vision Hearing Smell Taste Touch (Kinaesthetics) Memory and learning Communication – sound Pure calls Complex calls Communication – body language Cats use a large amount of non-verbal communication such as: Communication – pheromones Balance and activity Play Grooming Purpose of grooming: … Read more
PIG BEHAVIOUR BASICS: PART 1 Senses: Social behaviour: Learning: Abnormal behaviour: Moving pigs By Dr Clive Dalton Man and pig Pig senses Sight Smell Hearing Taste Vocalisation Social behaviour Pig learning ability Pig-human interaction Dunging behaviour Abnormal pig behaviour The “runt“ pig and its problems Moving pigs Transporting pigs
Horse origins Uses The horse still provides a range of services for humans: Horse senses Sight Hearing Smell Taste Touch Memory Swimming Problems with teeth
DEER BEHAVIOUR BASICS: PART 1 Farmed deer: Terminology: Senses: Social behaviour: Feeding By Dr Clive Dalton Deer in New Zealand Man has hunted the various species of deer since early times. Deer were introduced into New Zealand and released by the early settlers for sport and are now classed as noxious pests in some areas … Read more