
Tag Archives livestock management

Keep it relaxed — practise low-stress cattle handling to stay safe
You might think you know the risks, but complacency is your enemy during this busy season
An example of making the most of a pass through the squeeze chute
Beef 911: Don’t take a ‘we can do it later’ attitude and miss the opportunity to get more done in one pass

Beef website offers insights and tips on pain mitigation
Cattle’s experience with pain is not fully understood, but research on minimizing pain is steadily advancing

Better animal welfare is also better for your bottom line
Consumers are beginning to demand higher animal welfare standards for livestock — but improving welfare isn’t ‘rocket science’
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