Proper Livestock Handling is a critical to keeping livestock and their
owners safe. Here's all you need to know about Livestock Handling.
Create a Safe Environment
When you're interacting with livestock, remember that you're working with
animals that are much bigger and stronger than you are. The easiest way to
prevent an accident while handling large animals is to create a safe
environment. Before Livestock Handling, make sure that all obstacles are
removed from the area. This includes moving distractions such as people and
blowing trash. Check for reflections, sparkling objects and any noisy
objects. These objects can startle the animals. Large animals will move
independently and erratically if they're afraid.
Also, make sure you lead the livestock to a safe area. Large livestock
don’t like walking into dark areas and will steer away, or jeer backwards if
they're being led into the dark.
Livestock Handling
When moving large animals, stay out of their blind spot. They may get
startled if they see you rear up from the side, which might entice them to
kick you. Like humans, large livestock need their space; if you get too close
to them, they will let you know.
What to Watch For
When animals appear agitated, back off. Animals show they're agitated
when they pull their ears back, raise or flick their tail, paw the ground,
bare their teeth or snort.
Animals are not exempt from mob rule and may get out of hand if more than
three-quarters of them are smashed in a pen.
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