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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

I was recently asked to contribute to an article titled Top 10 Best Practices for Farm Managers in 2026. Considering that effort, here is a similar list for Ohio cattle producers. In true David ...

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 ...

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 ...

Modular steel yard systems have emerged as a practical alternative to traditional fixed infrastructure, offering farmers the ability to reconfigure handling facilities as operational needs evolve.

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 ...

Adding livestock to your farm can result in mishaps, some funny, others dangerous. There can be “Breakouts and good neighbor roundups; late-night emergency vet calls; nutritional problems; unruly and ...

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 ...

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will begin a two-week farm safety inspection campaign from Monday 19 January. The campaign will focus on the safe management of livestock in the lead up to the ...