Calves get out. If you're raising cattle, it's inevitable to expect a calf to get out of the pasture you want the little bugger in. Calves are small enough to slip under and between fence wires, and younger calves haven't had the experience to be trained to stay within a fence. By constructing and maintaining good fences you can minimize these problems, but at some point you'll … [Read more...] about How to Get a Calf Back in with a Cow
Cattle Handling
How to Get a Cow Back in the Pasture
Sometimes I have nightmares about fences down, cows getting out, and chasing cows around trying to get them back in the pasture. The first few times cattle got out on our farm were pretty stressful. It doesn't happen as often these days, but a cow or calf still does get out now and then. We've learned over the years that these problems can be minimized, and when they happen, it … [Read more...] about How to Get a Cow Back in the Pasture
What to Do if a Cow Charges You
We've had a small herd of beef cattle for nearly a decade now, and I've never been seriously injured by one. In fact, I can only remember a single incident where things came close to getting serious, and it wasn't really the cow's fault. But for folks less familiar with cattle, the question comes up: what do I do if a cow or bull charges me? From folks who have experience … [Read more...] about What to Do if a Cow Charges You