Temple Grandin, although autistic, communicates beautifully through design and innovation for animals. She is most famous for her revolutionary designs in cattle chutes to make them safer and more humane for animals. Grandin has a difficult time communicating with people, however this is more than made up for when her skill with animals is allowed to flourish. Grandin’s passion for animals leads to humane treatment, which is the more important aspect of working with bovine as compared to the satisfaction of the human handler. She took her revolutionary works to Colorado State University, where she is a professor of Animal Science and Behavior. She is one of the leading expert on animal behavior, specifically with livestock animals, is an autism spokesperson, and is one of the first people to document her insight from her experiences with autism. Grandin has successfully offered more than sixty peer reviewed scientific papers on animal behavior, and is a prominent voice for the humane treatment of livestock animals heading to slaughter. Grandin’s cattle chute designs made it possible for her to create a “hug box” to calm those on the autism spectrum. Her works have earned her a spot on the “100 most influential people in the world”. She was named a hero by the Emmys and Golden Globes, winning semi-biological film for the “Temple Grandin” movie. Grandin’s extensive knowledge, reliable work, and respectable interactions with animals has led to the creation of many revolutionary cattle chute designs in our world today. Additionally, Grandin’s knowledge of design and conceptual ability to revolutionize traditional methods has led to the improved humane treatment of livestock animals. Not only is her work important, but necessary for the humane treatment of livestock animals as well as the safety of their handlers and satisfaction of the consumers.
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