Social behaviour of cattle and the human/animal relationship

Abstract

Cattle species is domesticated since at least 6200 BC and several millions of cows are used today for different productions around the world. This common human/cattle history gives the impression that their behaviour is very well known. However many problems of handling them still exist. The purpose of this booklet is to provide a better understanding of two aspects of cattle behaviour which are essential for the farm management: I) The social behaviour of cattle; Il) The human/cattle relationship.