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 ...

Flight zones, pressure and release, and facility design don't just apply in the chute. They may be the missing framework for team cohesion in agriculture.

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 ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — First responders are getting trained on how to respond to accidents involving livestock at the Bovine Emergency Response Planning program. It’s a training that was initiated by a ...

Farmers, cattlemen, and cattlewomen of Virginia: Are your cattle meeting their full potential? Do you want to maximize cattle gains and profits? Do you want to learn more about why cows do what they ...

Adrenaline-fueled panic and confusion may affect livestock long after traumatic events such as wildfires pass, which means producers need to use caution when working with the animals. Horses tend to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Indiana beef producers and veterinarians are invited to attend a beef cattle handling seminar sponsored by Purdue University's Integrated Resource Management program. The ...

When approved drugs do not exist for a species, condition or delivery route, compounded medications can fill the gap. These formulations provide new flexibility for managing livestock health.