As a kid, I had a tendency to move faster (a lot faster) than I do now. Whether in the field or cleaning the barn, the faster my brothers and I worked, the faster we could move on to something more ...
This September, Stockmanship With Curt Pate, a dual-session event for producers that highlights the increased economic benefits of correctly handling livestock, will be hosted by Purdue University ...
America’s cattle sector could benefit greatly by adopting a set standard for proficiency levels in animal care and handling. University of Nebraska-Lincoln scientist Ruth Woiwode, drawing on her ...
Why design matters: Well-planned corrals and handling facilities reduce stress on cattle, prevent injuries, and streamline daily operations. Key layout tips: Curved alleys, clear one-way flow, and ...
Steve Cote cradles a rectangular jade pendant, a gift from a New Zealand friend who learned a low-stress livestock handling ...
Pastures are turning green, which means it’s time to work cows and calves. Achieving the best results with vaccines requires using the correct syringes and needles, good management practices and ...
Investing in a new cattle handling system has not just made life safer for beef farmer David Drinkwater – work is easier too. For “the price of a front axle on a tractor”, cattle are no longer ...
A new cattle handling system is helping to transform livestock management at a Doncaster nature reserve. Potteric Carr, a 350-hectare site of special scientific interest (SSSI) where Highland cattle ...
New Zealand's rural land base continues to fragment into smaller holdings, with the country now home to an estimated 66,000 lifestyle blocks averaging 5.1 hectares each, according to a Ministry for ...