As farmers and ranchers, we are known for being thrifty individuals. We do not spend money where it isn’t necessary, and we are all always preparing ourselves for the next down turn in the markets.

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 ...

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 ...

For more than 47 years, animal handling expert Temple Grandin has guided the cattle industry through improved corporate facilities, animal welfare awareness and on-farm animal management. Recently, at ...

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Many a rancher will say there is nothing that tests the bonds of a relationship more than processing cattle together. Between the quick movements of the calves and the short tempers ...

WOOSTER, Ohio – The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute (ATI) this month dedicated a new beef cattle handling facility that will offer students and beef producers the most ...

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 ...

Reducing stress in cattle can begin with sound handling practices and facilities designed to fit a cow’s basic behavior and sensory system. "Most of this comes down to cow sense," said Ted Friend, ...

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 ...