Methods of Assessing Cattle Temperament and Factors Affecting it: a review

In animal husbandry, the herd should consist of animals that are well adapted to a particular environment, which allows safe working environment and achievement optimal production economic results. Animals react differently both positive negative factors environment. Individual response novel situations can affect metabolism as various physiological systems. A number biochemical characteristics be used markers for assessing temperament. Temperament also defined combination or qualities form individual distinctive character. this review article, we present methods cattle temperament, firstly, in environments familiar animal, such barn milking parlor, secondly, unfamiliar special rooms arenas with equipment and, thirdly, considering other possible effects on expression Measurement stress saliva, feces, hair using noninvasive has been described one approaches assess Knowledge temperament us work safely, introduce appropriate breeding technologies, improve housing conditions, which, consequently, results improved welfare.