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Temple Grandin Research Paper

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How Temple Grandin Has Impacted Personal Lives and Ag Industries Melissa Clark Murray State University When we think of people that we want to be like, our most common answer would probably vary from a close member of our family, like our parents or grandparents to a famous celebrity. However, it could be someone who is well known but not quite a full-scale celebrity. My case is similar with Temple Grandin. When I first watched the movie that was filmed about her life and struggles that she was able to overcome, I was amazed. Her story has made me want to keep pushing on for the things I want in life. In example, since I was very little I’ve always wanted to become a veterinarian, several times I’ve wanted to …show more content…

That obstacle happened to be autism. The way she didn’t let it get in her way was outstanding. The way her brain worked, it allowed her to take pictures of things in her mind and store it there. In today’s society, it’s expected that people with disabilities or special conditions are to be taken care of for the rest of their lives, they are not able to show their true intelligence and talents. Grandin wasn’t hidden from society, she was encouraged and given opportunity. This is so inspiring to me because I know if she is able to overcome such a large obstacle I can overcome anything that is set in my …show more content…

Before her time many cattle operations and ranches used gates and steel floors for the process of dipping cattle. While observing, Temple noticed that the sudden movement of gates to stop too many cows from getting too ahead frightened them and caused more harm than not. Also, steel flooring was being used. The material steel and the hooves of cattle do not allow there to be any friction which causes slipping and sliding, which could be harmful to the animal, especially when moving down a slope into the dipping area. When they were using steel slopes and gates they were losing 3-4 cattle a day due to drowning, but by using curved paths and a concrete slope there was no

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