There’s consensus that keeping cattle calmer during handling reduces the stress for the animals and the people managing them.
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Handling equipment can calm cattle
Limiting sight lines and using natural cattle behaviour can help make handling better for both the animals and people

VIDEO: Equipment design for calmer cattle
Limiting sightlines and keeping cows balanced help keep them calm, farm show attendees hear
Glacier FarmMedia – Cattle handling equipment has evolved to take into better account ways to keep cattle calm. Related stories: The Latest News and Stories from Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show Controlling sightlines, incorporating rounded penning and keeping the animal stable on all four feet have driven design improvements in cattle handling systems, says Myron Wigness, […] Read more