Defining, and prioritizing, good stockmanship
Based on results of the 2011 National Beef Quality Audit (NBQA), a large majority of U.S. producers – 93 percent of them – believe they use good stockmanship practices. Montana rancher, writer and...
View ArticleBeefTalk: Being proactive is better than reactive with cattle
"Blunt force trauma" is a set of words one would not expect to use starting a beef column. However, the topic of this column is safety, and working cattle can be challenging.
View Article'The only way to work cattle quickly is slowly'
“Patience is a great virtue when gathering and working cattle. When we get in a hurry, inevitably we put excessive or incorrect pressure on cattle, which usually results in an unintended reaction from...
View ArticleTemperament and cattle performance
How important is it to cull those cows with excitable temperaments? Being a ‘good mother’ can be an important trait in a cow for protecting her calf, being too aggressive can have negative consequences.
View ArticleIt’s all about mindset
Bud Williams, the originator of LSLH, stressed the importance of five requisite elements or foundational layers of LSLH before talking about principles, techniques and practical applications. The first...
View ArticleTips on handling cattle in hot weather
As summer sets in, it's important for cattle producers to make plans to help reduce stress on cattle during hot weather, according to Nebraska Extension educator Rob Eirich, who directs the Nebraska...
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