Myron Wigness stands with a Hi-Hog cattle squeeze unit.

Handling equipment can calm cattle

Limiting sight lines and using natural cattle behaviour can help make handling better for both the animals and people

There’s consensus that keeping cattle calmer during handling reduces the stress for the animals and the people managing them.

Myron Wigness stands with Hi-Hog squeeze unit at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show. Photo: John Greig

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