Bovine Feeling Blue?
Have you got
cow or calf that’s feeling under the weather? Sickness happens, and we
cattlemen have to take care of our own. Animal care is top priority in this community,
so use this guide to know the signs and call your local veterinarian when
you’ve got a bovine who’s feeling blue. http://www.thecattlesite.com/diseaseinfo/
Who remembers the drought of 1986 that so harshly threatened Alabama cattlemen’s ability to feed their cattle that it brought about national attention and aid?
The drought called the attention of the Emergency Cattle Feed Task Force which met in the ACA building to discuss ways of helping cattlemen meet immediate and long-term needs. Colorado, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Louisiana and Californian ranchers sent hay via Air Force carriers, 100+ rail cars and truckloads to meet the needs of Alabama’s cattle industry.
This just goes to show that the beauty of the American beef industry is that we take care of one another; we have each other's backs. We will stop at nothing to put the care of livestock as a top priority, no matter if it's ours, our neighbors' or a complete strangers'. Animal husbandry is our trade.
Just like we promised last week, this week’s #MovieMonday will continue the trio of videos for effectively handling cattle in a low-stress manner while herding and sorting. Just as a refresher, last week’s was all about handling cattle on foot- a common practice in our great state- but this week’s focuses on using ATV’s as a means for moving your cattle.
It’s easy to learn what to and not to do on an ATV when you’re with your herd. Just watch below, and let Curt Pate and Dr. Temple Grandin show you the ropes:
