Animal Management: Animal Husbandry Obj. 6.01

Safety in the Animal Industry Common Causes of Human Injury Human Error: poor judgment or lack of focus Improper Training: workers not properly trained Failure to use personal protective equipment Environmental factors such as poor ventilation

Safety in Animal Industry Chemical Safety All chemicals must be properly labeled and stored. Material safety data sheets must be maintained. Workers must be trained on how to use chemical Personal protective equipment must be used and properly cleaned after use

Safety in Animal Industry Animal Handling Facilities should provide safe environment for workers and animals Adequate space Properly working equipment Adequate lighting

Safety in Animal Industry Animal Behavior Vision: livestock have a wider range of peripheral vision but they have limited depth perception. Noise: react negatively to loud noises and high pitched sounds Fight or Flight: aggression is shown when they can not escape or when they are protecting their young

Safety in Animal Industry Animal Handling Recommendations Animal Restraint Equipment Head gate and Squeeze Chutes: restrain cattle for specific purpose Halter: used to restrain cattle, sheep, goats and horses Muzzle: used to restrain cats and dogs

Safety in Animal Industry “Flight Zone” of cattle: imaginary circle that surrounds an animal. When humans enter the flight zone, animal will move away.

Safety in Animal Science Awareness of Animal Behavior Indicators Head raised Wide eyes Flaring nostrils Tense muscles Ear position

Safety in Animal Industry Acclimating Animals to Human Contact Handlers should attempt to make human contact a positive experience. Visit frequently Avoid loud noises and fast movement

Animal Management Preventative Maintenance Checklist Keep accurate records Provide adequate nutrition to meet animal needs Vaccinate animals for diseases Maintain control on parasites Routinely check animals for change in behavior Maintain a clean facility Biosecurity Have a veterinarian

Animal Management Diseases Noninfectious diseases cause Faulty nutrition: unbalanced ration Metabolic disorder: not digested correctly Trauma: wounds or injuries Toxic substance: poisonous materials Congenital defects: birth defects

Animal Management Diseases Infectious diseases causes: Virus: microscopic infective agent that causes disease Flu, rabies and shipping fever Can be controlled by vaccination Bacteria: one-celled microorganisms that can cause disease Salmonella and E. coli Can be prevented by proper sanitation

Animal Management Parasites Internal: live inside the animal External: Roundworm, heartworm and tapeworm Can be controlled by deworming External: Lice, fleas, mites and ticks Can be controlled through chemical and biological methods.

Animal Management Roundworm Flea Tapeworm Lice Heartworm