> Thanks Mike for your information.
> I am familiar with Dr. Grandin's
> work and have several of her
> articles and other research
> publications of hers. She
> definitely did some pioneering
> work in qualifying and quantifying
> various aspects of bovine behavior
> and psychology. And, some of her
> illustraions and diagrams in her
> book(s) are very informative.
> The "pamphlet" I was
> referring to was more of a
> synopsis, checklist, cookbook
> format based on some specific
> learning principles of all animal
> behavior as well as specifics on
> bovine applications. And,
> definitions of concepts used which
> have widespread application to a
> variety of animal subjects. My
> intent was directed more at the
> "newcomers" and others
> who are either not aware of
> specific university based research
> and works; or, who do not wish to
> delve into the intensity of such
> published works.
> From my observations of
> individuals who "train"
> animals (e.g.,
> "breaking" a horse
> rather than "starting" a
> horse; dragging a calf rather than
> using positive reinforcement to
> get them to lead; using aversive
> conditioning (e.g., hotshot and
> other methods), I feel that using
> proper methods to gain the
> respect, trust, and willingness to
> serve by the animals, it much
> better in the long run for all
> species of animals.
Besides that it is also easier on us humans.
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