Their instincts and physiology give cattle advantages that have historically helped them protect themselves. Their eyes are ...
"Handling cattle improperly usually results in stressed animals," said John Kopycinski, owner and operator of Oak Creek Farms near Chappell Hill. "Stressed animals consume less feed, produce poor ...
“A good animal handling system will not require a prod or other tools to get the cattle to walk through,” Lancaster said. K-State veterinarian Dr. Brad White, DVM, added that is it important to watch ...
For generations, improvements in cattle handling equipment were based on guesswork. Livestock producers observed cattle behavior, and equipment manufacturers made adjustments, sometimes only to change ...
Every year for three weeks, thousands of animals and families trek from coast to coast into Fort Worth’s Cultural District ...
Carly Tranel talks with judge Karly Hanson during the beef cattle showmanship competition Aug. 13 at the Trade Center at the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo. (Seth Anderson/Hungry Horse News) Carly ...
Safety goes a long way toward lowering stress on livestock and handlers. Minimizing the occurrence of injuries or accidents can save time and money, and make working a better experience for people and ...
MOULTRIE, Ga. (WALB) -Curt Pate, nationally recognized livestock handling and stockmanship expert, will be featured at this year’s Sunbelt Ag Expo. Known for his practical, real-world demonstrations, ...
On a cool, overcast Tuesday afternoon, cattle and handlers lined up in the youth show barn on the SEMO District Fairgrounds. Lights aren't on overhead, and natural light doesn't do much to illuminate ...