Farm Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Cattle Herding Safety Guide
A cattle herding safety guide with ordered steps for moving groups of cattle on foot, horseback, or vehicle without putting handlers at risk.
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The steps on this page
- Plan the route and gates
- Check for hazards along the way
- Assign roles to handlers
- Work at a calm pace
- Use the flight zone
- Keep clear of mother cows with calves
- Avoid cornering animals
- Watch footing and weather
- Count and check after the move
How to use this guide
Read the steps once through before you start, then keep the page nearby while you work. Use the notes lines to add what your own setup needs.
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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