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Birth
Born in Boston, MA -
Diagnosed
At the age of 2 Grandin was diagnosed Autism, which was then considered a dorm of brain damage -
Squeeze Machine or Hug Machine
Designed after a cattle chute. which applies pressure around the body, calming the person, without the overwhelming feeling that is displayed with hugs -
V Conveyor Restrainer
1st equipment project, replaced the stunning box at the Swift Fresh Meat plant. Larger version of what was then used for pigs. safer for plant employees and less stressful for cattle -
Dr. Grandin
Recieved her Ph. D in Animal Science from the University of Illinois -
Center Track (Double Rail) Conveyor Restrainer
- Large cattle version of the V conveyor,
- First ran at Excel plan in NE
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Mark Deesing
- First worked together on Grandin's 1st research and writing projects
- Co-Authored 2 books and several journal articles on cattle behavior
- Custom design consultant for Grandin Livestock Handling System, INC.
- Pioneered work on using facial hair patterns to predict temperament and fertility in cattle
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Recommended Animal Handling Guidelines for Meat Packers
The first voluntary animal welfare guidelines for meat packing operations, published under the AMI -
Humane Livestock Handling
Grandin and Deesing published a book which included
- explanations of animal behavior principles to reduce stress
-layouts of corrals for ranches, feedlots, and meat plants; designs for large and small beef cattle operations
-instructions and illustrations on how to build chutes, loading ramps, fences, gates, ect. -
Colorado State University
Celebrated her 30th year of teaching and researching at CSU.
