Low-Stress Cattle Handling Guide
A low-stress cattle handling guide that outlines calm, quiet methods for moving and working cattle, useful for ranch crews and young handlers. Print it and keep it handy where the work gets done.
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The steps on this page
- Learn how cattle see and hear
- Plan the movement before you start
- Approach at a relaxed pace
- Use the flight zone to guide movement
- Give cattle room to see an exit
- Avoid yelling and rough tools
- Let animals settle between steps
- Review each job and note what worked
How to use this guide
Follow the steps in order and write down any changes you make. Where your equipment or product has instructions, those come first.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and OSHA.
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