Small adjustments in handler positioning and equipment selection can make the difference between a successful treatment and a ...

Humane livestock handling a recent concern The issue of the humane handling and slaughter of livestock is not a recent concern triggered by videos that shock the public. The issue goes back as far as ...

Handling cattle can be safe or dangerous, depending on many factors. Shannon Williams, Lemhi County Extension Educator with the University of Idaho, says it’s important to make sure corrals and ...

Recently we had 50 cattle producers trained in Beef Quality Assurance here in Coshocton County. Clif Little, agriculture and natural resources educator in Guernsey County, talked with the producers ...

This fall, I heard Temple Grandin speak at the University of Illinois. As a cattle producer, her words were both reassuring and convicting.

Understanding cattle behavior and having a clear plan for processing them can make handling the animals less stressful, improving safety for both the animals and the handlers. Rob Eirich, Extension ...

Low stress cattle handling can provide a multitude of benefits, including improved performance, animal welfare and handling efficiency. However, with a variety of techniques and approaches advocated ...

JEROME, Idaho — Fourth-generation Montana rancher Whit Hibbard worked livestock for nearly 40 years before he was introduced to low-stress handling. It took him that long to understand the way he had ...

With the beef industry hitting price records, producers may be looking at putting some profits to good use. An Extension educator offers some ideas that could improve your returns.

SPENCER, Iowa -Low-stress livestock handling is a priority for Morris Larson, general manager of Spencer Livestock Sales and recipient of the 2010 Iowa Beef Quality Assurance Award. The award was ...

MORRIS, Minn. —After she suffered a foot injury when moving cattle, Bethany Funnell looked for a better way to work her herd. She found it by changing her perspective and handling facilities. The ...

Dylan and Colleen Biggs have been ranching near Hanna, Alberta, for several decades on their TK Ranch. Early on, Dylan realized the benefits of handling cattle quietly. He learned many techniques from ...