TCFA Feedyard Technician Certification Practice Test

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What is the primary sense cattle use for communication?

Hearing
Smell
Sight
Touch

The correct answer is: Hearing

Cattle primarily rely on their sense of hearing for communication. They have a well-developed auditory system that allows them to pick up a wide range of sounds, which is critical for their social interactions. Vocalizations, such as mooing, are important cues that convey information about distress, hunger, or social hierarchy within the herd. While cattle do utilize their other senses, such as smell for detecting pheromones or food sources, and sight for perceiving their environment and spotting potential threats, hearing is the dominant sense when it comes to vocal communication among them. The ability to hear and interpret sounds plays a crucial role in maintaining group cohesion and identifying social signals within their group dynamics.