flighty. Going further, she explains that hair whorls
on a cow or horse can be used to identify personality
traits. (I wonder if it was accurate with small children!)
Early experiences also establish memories in animals
that determine a fearful or a calm disposition as they
get older. The first experiences with new things such
as four-wheelers or even humans should be pleasant in
order to prevent stress later.
The author tells how animals should be
handled, from herding to slaughter, mostly by
building on their instinctive behaviors. Everything
you ever wanted to know about
quietly herding cattle, from
the angle to follow them, to
moving a single file into a corral,
and rounding up stragglers is
meticulously described. Many
of these actions are likely
instinctive to those who have
worked with livestock for years,
but the explanation for effective
handling behaviors is thought
provoking for th