animal science chp. 22
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Ethology
the study of animal behavior
Instinct
reflexes and behavioral patterns, present at birth
Habituation
lack of response to a repeated stimulus
Conditioning
an animal makes an association between 2 things that weren’t originally related
Trial and error
attempting to nurse is instinct so.. • sucking on anything while looking for the teat is trial eevntually when they get milk they are rewarded
Imprinting
young bond to their caregiver
When cows stand to be mounted what behavior is this an example of?
sexual behavior
Pheromones
chemical substances that cna attract opposite sex in secretions, urine and vaginala secretions
Flehmen
when males lifts its head and curls its upper lip
What animal does females seek out the males
swine
When a mother licks their offspring which stimulates blood circulation which encourages them to stand and nurse, what behavior is this an example of?
caregiving behavior
Is caregiving behavior maternal or paternal?
mostly maternal but can be exceptions
When young animals cry for help when disturbed, distressed, or hungry, what behavior is this an example of?
Care-soliciting
In care-soliciting behavior, is a cow mooing an example?
yes because it is trying to get its mothers attention
Which method is more effective for dams and care soliciting behavior?
smell is more effective but sound can be too
Fight or flight, agressive or passive is an example of what behavior?
agnostic behavior
Is agnostic behavior just between only other animals?
no it can be between other animals and humans too
What kind of males are known for fighting other males?
uncasturated
What animals develop pecking orders?
Cows, sows and mares
Is it better to raise animals alone or in a group
in a group
How do cows rank each other
if they have horns or not. one iwth horns outranks the one without horns
Why do animals eat better if they are hhoused in groups? Agnostic bahavior
competition but can be problematic for younger smaller calves
In agnostic behavior, it is a response of what?
how they have been treated and genetics
What environment are animals more healthy in?
low stress