Animal handling can be a significant stressor to many food animals, but understanding the basics of animal behavior can help ...

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 ...

WOLF CREEK, Mont.WOLF CREEK, Mont. — The herd of lowing cows parted like a wave before Curt Pate, who rode straight up to the bull and let him know who was in charge without making a sound. Pate, a 49 ...

Dallas Knobloch stepped back from large-scale feeding with his father Larry to build a high-quality system that works.

“Reducing stress when handling livestock will improve productivity and prevent physiological changes that could confound research and lower productivity. Handlers who understand livestock behavior can ...

Even the best vaccine can fail if mismanaged. Dr. Jon Townsend outlines good handling practices to protect your investment ...