Author:
Fordyce G,Dodt RM,Wythes JR
Abstract
The temperaments of 170 bullocks and 240 cows from 2 commercial properties in northern Queensland were scored by rating their behaviours, especially movement, while they were handled in a crush and pound. High scores indicate poor temperaments. Brahman cross cattle had higher temperament scores than did Shorthorns (P< 0.05). The heaviest cattle tended to have the lowest scores, suggesting that selection for high growth rate may not result in poorer temperament. Horned cattle tended to have lower temperament scores than hornless cattle (P> 0.05), though it is suggested that any advantage to horned cattle may be outweighed by the production and husbandry advantages of the latter. There was no relationship between temperament scores and age, fatness and, in cows, pregnancy status.
Subject
General Agricultural and Biological Sciences
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