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- 1. Domesticated animals raised on farms for food, fiber, or labor, such as cattle, pigs, and sheep.
- 3. A holding area where animals are kept before being sold or transported.
- 7. Techniques used to keep animals calm, which improves their health and meat quality.
- 9. Signs of stress, fear, or discomfort in livestock.
- 15. A device that gently restrains cattle so they can be examined or treated safely.
- 18. When animals feed on grass or other plants in open fields.
- 19. A narrow passage used to guide animals in a controlled, single-file line.
- 20. The steps taken to convert animals into edible meat products after slaughter.
- 21. A large farm where animals like cattle or sheep are raised, often on open land.
- 22. A device used to make animals unconscious quickly before slaughter, ensuring humane death.
- 23. Barriers built to contain animals or define land areas.
- 24. The act of gathering and moving groups of animals, usually by people or trained dogs.
- 25. The well-being of animals, including their physical and psychological health.
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- 2. Large domesticated bovines raised for meat (beef), milk, or labor.
- 4. The application of engineering principles to improve farming equipment and animal facilities.
- 5. A confined area where livestock are fed and fattened before slaughter.
- 6. A curved chute system designed by Temple Grandin that calms animals and prevents panic during movement.
- 8. Marking animals (usually with heat) to indicate ownership.
- 10. A facility where animals are humanely killed and processed for meat.
- 11. The study of how animals act and react, especially under stress or in response to humans and their environment.
- 12. A small enclosure used to separate animals based on size, health, or destination.
- 13. A sloped platform that helps animals walk into trucks or trailers for transport.
- 14. The handling practice of treating animals gently and respectfully to reduce stress and fear.
- 16. A pen or enclosure used to gather and manage livestock.
- 17. An animal doctor responsible for health care, disease prevention, and treatment.
