Effects of noise on cattle performance

Seldom have the production and behavioral responses of cattle to noise been taken into account. What are the effects, and how can these be prevented? Husbandry procedures cause the loudest sounds, especially if the metallic equipment is involved or if the work is performed in a hurried manner. The sources of noise can be technical devices, routine works (opening and closing doors, changing pens, washers, push carts, workers’ speech, feed dispensing), basal sound levels caused by mechanical ve