We always hear the saying that cats can do whatever they like. They do. However, this is due to a couple of reasons and also our relative lack of understanding of cat’s behavior. The domestication of cats began around 5,000 to 10,000 years ago. However, in comparison to dogs, the domestication process of cats has […]
Recall
Although, as a veterinary professional, I should be a more staunch advocate of animal behavior, I have to admit that I have succumbed to its frustrations when it comes to my own animals. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE studying animal behavior and I think it’s an incredible field that can help solve a lot […]
Low-Stress Handling of Dairy Cows
My classmates and I are responsible for the evening milking of the Cornell Dairy Herd. We have a herd of Holsteins (and one Jersey, named Helen) that we milk in a double parlor. We enjoy it a lot and think it is a perfect way to get outside, leave the books, spend some hands-on time […]
