Today’s Headgates: Safely Securing Your Cattle

Today’s Headgates: Safely Securing Your Cattle.  By Maura Keller. Keeping animals safe and secure is paramount for any size cattle ranch or farm, and headgates are a core component of safe handling. As producers evaluate their need for the latest headgates, manufacturers are making strides to provide...

A Promise to Ranchers that is Long Overdue

A Promise to Ranchers that is Long Overdue. By Janelle Hulme. Long overdue working cattle is undoubtedly dangerous. From a sprain because of a slip or fall to serious injuries from being trampled, crushed, or on the receiving end of a powerful kick, it is easy for incidents to occur. In many cases, no one is...

Which Squeeze Chute Is Your Best Option - Hydraulic or Manual?

Which Squeeze Chute Is Your Best Option - Hydraulic or Manual?By Janelle HulmeBuying a new squeeze chute is exciting. It means you are upgrading or adding cattle equipment to your operation and increasing efficiency. Innovation and technology in the industry have drastically improved the products available and given...

Your 5-Step Solution to Upgrade from an S04

Your 5-Step Solution to Upgrade from an S04. By Dana Charban. Choosing a new cattle chute is an exciting time for your operation, but it comes with the challenge of sifting through the noise to decide which manufacturer, and which model, is right for your needs.When determining the chute that is best suited...

Handling Livestock Efficiently and Effectively

Handling Livestock Efficiently and Effectively. By Maura Keller. Properly handling livestock should be one of the key areas of focus on any size ranch or farm. Not only do proper chutes, headgates, and corrals ensure the efficient movement and handling of livestock, they also can enhance the safety of both...

The Heart of Your Operation

The Heart of Your Operation. Article courtesy of Moly Mfg. The most intricate and important livestock handling work is done at the chute. Having the correct tool for your operation is critical to the success and safety of animals and operators. You need to get it right but where do you start? Dubas Equipment...

Safety Tips when Working in a Cattle Chute

Safety Tips when Working in a Cattle Chute.  By Dana Charban. Cattle chute safety is of the utmost important when managing livestock, because all it takes is a split-second accident to lose an animal or even bankrupt an operation with a larger injury. While we do not hear about safety risks on farms or the...

Keeping Safety and Security at the Forefront with Today’s Corral Systems

Keeping Safety and Security at the Forefront with Today’s Corral Systems. By Maura Keller. Today’s corrals are far different than those of generations past. Nowadays, producers are much more conscious of cattle flow, low stress cattle handling and safety.“There may have been a tendency...