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July 14, 2008
Expert to train farmers to think like a cow for better handling
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - A Nebraska veterinarian and researcher will discuss techniques for handling cattle from the cow's perspective at Purdue University field day Aug. 12 in Bedford, Ind.Rather than forcing cattle in a certain direction, Lynn Locatelli teaches a method of handling that allows the cattle to follow natural instincts.
As an animal that is preyed upon by predators, cows are wary of their surroundings, according to Mark Hilton, Purdue beef veterinarian. He said cattle move more easily when they are not forced into blind areas.
"It's amazing what you can get them to do when you don't try to retrain the cow on how to be a cow," Hilton said.
Locatelli will discuss the advantages of low-stress cattle handling during the sixth annual Indiana Beef Integrated Resource Management field day, scheduled for 2-6:45 p.m. at the Feldun Purdue Ag Center in Bedford.
Dinner will be served at 6:45 p.m., and the cost for the seminar and dinner is $50 per person. The cost is $20 for each additional person from the same operation who attends. Checks should be made payable to Purdue University - Beef IRM, and mailed along with names of attendees to: Rachel Heitkamp, Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine, 625 Harrison Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907.
Reservations for the seminar are due by Aug. 4. For more information, contact Heitkamp at (765) 494-9234.
Writer: Beth Forbes, (765) 494-2722, forbes@purdue.edu
Sources: Mark Hilton, (765) 494-8559, hiltonw@purdue.edu
Rachel Heitkamp at (765) 494-9234, rontrop@purdue.edu
Ag Communications: (765) 494-2722;
Beth Forbes, forbes@purdue.edu
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