Behaviour Assessment

Question 1

Name factors which can influence on behaviour and temprement in animals

Answer 1

Mishandling / mistreatment
Inadequate diet 
Breeding experience 
High mortality rate in offspring 
Lack of stimulation and enrichment 
Previous experiences 
Non socialised animals 
Overcrowding / over population 
Genetics 
Inadequate environment

Question 2

What would breeders consider surrounding the temperament of an animal?

Answer 2

Sociability with other animals
Sociability with people
Fear or aggression
Reactions to new or different environments

Question 3

What can assessing behaviour help with when breeding animals ?

Answer 3

It helps to maintain the safety and welfare of all animals, owners and handlers.

It also helps with the success rate associated with mating and rearing young .

Question 4

What are examples of important behaviours to assess in both the Male and Female?

Answer 4

Social behaviours
Mating behaviours
Reproductive behaviours
Parenting behaviours