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Receiving Management Matters

Aug 07, 2025

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By Erin DeHaan

Cattle go through a variety of stressors in their lifetime. Transporting and receiving cattle into a yard are some of the most stressful times in a beef animal’s life. This stress is intensified when newly weaned calves go through this process. However, no matter the class of cattle or stage or production they are in, having proper receiving management can help prevent undesirable performance outcomes.

Transportation and Handling

Transportation is an essential component of the beef industry. When preparing cattle for transporting, low stress handling methods should be practiced. Allowing additional time for cattle to load without excessive force and vocalization can reduce stress hormone levels and avoid injury to cattle and handlers. Ensuring trailers and cattle pots are lined up squarely and handling facilities are functioning properly can reduce injury to cattle and reduce additional stress. The same scenarios apply for unloading cattle. Taking the extra time to ensure cattle and handler safety and well being can save headaches when cattle arrive at the next facility.

Source : sdstate.edu

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