Characteristics of behaviour of cattle in nature and in the production environment

Značajke ponašanja goveda u prirodi i u proizvodnom okruženju proučava znanost koja se zove etologija. Životinje u prirodi znatno više pokazuju svoje urođeno ponašanje. Intenzivna proizvodnja goveda na velikim farmama dovela je do povećanja kako proizvodnosti po kravi tako i do povećane kvalitete i higijene konačnog proizvoda. Takav način proizvodnje doveo je do toga da se životinje drže u kontroliranim uvjetima, bez mogućnosti izbora. U nemogućnosti ispoljavanje svojih prirodnih nagona i potreba kod životinja se može razviti abnormalno ponašanje. Goveda na ispaši provedu 4 do 12 sati ovisno o kvaliteti ispaše. Nakon hranjenja goveda preživaju i to u ležećem položaju veći dio dana (7 - 16 sati). Na farmama goveda provode najviše vremena u stajanju (818 minuta) i ležanju (578 minuta), a najmanje u kretanju (124 minute). Poznavanje ponašanja domaćih životinja bitan je preduvjet koji olakšava rad i manipulaciju životinjama te pomaže u predviđanju njihovih reakcijaFeatures of behavior of cattle in the nature and in the production environment studies the science that is called ethology. Animals in nature much more to show their innate behavior. Intensive cattle on large farms has led to an increase in both productivity per cow and to increase the quality and hygiene of the final product. This method of production has led to the fact that the animals are kept under controlled conditions, with no choice. In the absence of expression of their natural instincts and needs of animals can develop abnormal behavior. Cattle for grazing spend 4-12 hours depending on the quality of pastures. After feeding cattle ruminate in lying down most of the day (7-16 hours). On farms cattle spend the most time in standing (818 minutes) and lying (578 minutes), and at least in the movement (124 minutes). Knowing the behavior of domestic animals is an essential prerequisite that facilitates operation and handling of animals and helps to predict their reaction