To reduce chute stress and increase worker safety, blindfolding cattle, horses and wildlife is a time proven, humane way to calm a restrained animal. Blindfolding may help avoid sedative use and the potential risks associated with them.
The blindfolded animal is calmer and this strategy is also more humane than many other types of restraint. We know a blindfold works for other species, yet we ignore it for cattle.” – Joseph Stookey
Source: Angus Beef Bulletin Extra, February 22, 2022. Link.