Arrowquip Innovation in the News
Stay up to date on the latest cattle news and industry publications featuring Arrowquip!
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4 easy ways to create better flow through your cattle handling system
Originally published: March 31, 2021 (Ag Daily)
When you talk about cattle flow, many ranchers automatically think of their working equipment and squeeze chute as the root of the problem. The hold-ups that occur when cows refuse to enter the chute can cause major processing delays and raise stress levels for all parties involved, but often the delays seen at the chute are merely a symptom of a larger issue. While a poorly designed squeeze chute or alley that is too wide may be the most obvious problem you’re facing, replacing them will not fix the way cattle flow through your working facilities if there is another issue at hand.
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Step Out of the Box with New Cattle Handling System Designs
Originally published: March 23, 2021 (American Cattlemen)
When designing a cattle corral it is easy to fall into the way things have always been done, especially when many “custom” cattle handling system design services only provide this option. While square corral designs are common because they are the easiest and most straightforward way to design corrals, they may not be the right fit for your operation.
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What is the best cattle squeeze chute? The importance of innovation in cattle equipment
Originally published: February 24, 2021 (Ag Daily)
In most industries, innovation is the name of the game these days. Creating new ways to complete tasks that improve daily life, make jobs easier to do, and reduce the time it takes to do them is a common theme across all different industries. But in the cattle industry, who has truly been working to create the best cattle squeeze chute for ranchers?
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Not all cattle panels are made equal! These are the differences you need to know
Originally published: January 29, 2021 (AG Daily)
There is a lot of information out there about how to design a low-stress cattle handling system, but how much time do you spend thinking about the panels you build those pens with? Have you ever really thought about what makes high-quality cattle panels, and what is the best material to use when building cattle pens?
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Innovations Showcase heads up reined-in Ag Days
Originally published: January 14, 2021 (Manitoba Co-Operator)
Manitoba Ag Days changes up the Innovation Showcase to adhere to COVID protocols.
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Manitoba Ag Days Hosting Innovation Showcase Showdown This Thursday
Originally published: January 12, 2021 (Steinbach Online)
The Manitoba Ag Days Innovation Showcase Showdown (on Zoom) takes place Thursday, January 14th at 9 am. Farmers will have the opportunity to hear 7 finalists pitch their products to the judges. Farmers will then have the opportunity to ask live questions to all of the finalists.
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Cattle Chute to Handle Bigger Numbers
Originally published: January 11, 2021 (Beef Magazine)
Arrowquip launches The General, designed for bigger operations with the ability to process a lot of cattle.
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Manitoba Ag Days Selects Innovation Showcase Finalists
Originally published: January 04, 2021 (Steinbach Online)
Manitoba Ag Days has selected seven finalists for the 2021 Innovation Showcase, which went virtual this year. In total there were 44 entries. Winner of the animal and livestock category is Arrowquip with the Q-Catch 87 Series Portable Cattle Chute, Alley, and Collapsible Cattle Tub is the most unique cattle handling system of its time.
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Top 5 tips for choosing a portable cattle chute
Originally published: December 10, 2020 (TSCRA)
Choosing a new cattle chute can be a difficult task when so many options are available to producers. Whether you are seeking a stationary chute that is budget-friendly or a fully portable cattle chute, alley and tub handling system, there are a number of key considerations that can make your decision easier.
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Arrowquip builds full-featured The General cattle chute
Originally published: November 23, 2020 (AG Daily)
For the last seventeen years, Arrowquip has been researching, testing, and developing the ideas that have come to life in its new cattle-chute offering called The General. The General is a hydraulic cattle chute that offers the key features cow/calf operators rely on, paired with the heavy-duty reliability for feedlots to get the job done quickly.
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Nuances of Today’s Calving Pens
Originally published: November 19, 2020 (American Cattlemen)
Arrowquip’s resident cattle handling expert, Steve Langrell is also a key member of the Arrowquip research and development team. Because of his long-standing experience of cow-calf and ranching operations, he understands the nuances of today’s proper calving pens in order to keep handlers and cattle safe.
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Not all cattle chutes are made equal: The challenges of cheap cattle handling
Originally published: October 29, 2020 (AG Daily)
Is your cattle chute making life a challenge? Many of the options available to ranchers make big promises about improving your operation with efficiency and innovation, but few live up to those promises once they are installed on the ranch.
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INSP Sets Premiere Date for 2nd Season of Ultimate Cowboy Showdown
Originally published: October 13, 2020 (INSP)
INSP Sets Premiere Date for 2nd Season of Ultimate Cowboy Showdown. Chock full of explosive drama, and lots of ego, the last cowboy standing will walk away with a prize package that includes a herd they can take to market, a Rawhide Portable Corral, an Arrowquip Q-Catch 87 Series Cattle Chute, the coveted Ultimate Cowboy Showdown belt-buckle, and a lifetime of bragging rights.
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Trace Adkins Reveals ‘Ultimate Cowboy Showdown’ Is Returning For Second Season
Originally published: October 13, 2020 (Outsider)
The Ultimate Cowboy Showdown will return for its second season in February 2021. The country music legend hosts the reality show on the INSP network. The winner is awarded a herd they can take to market, a Rawhide Portable Corral, an Arrowquip Q-Catch 87 Series Cattle Chute, and the “Ultimate Cowboy Showdown” belt-buckle.
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Your cattle handling system is a map, make sure your cattle can read it!
Originally published: September 15, 2020 (AG Daily)
Creating a new cattle handling system can be stressful. From panels and gates to cattle tubs, adjustable alleys, and squeeze chutes, the options available to ranchers are endless. When there are so many options available to you, choosing the right pieces can prove challenging and it can be difficult to narrow down the right components, let alone nail down your design.
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What portable cattle handling system is right for you?
Originally published: August 14, 2020 (AG Daily)
Cattle chutes and cowboy hats are both important to ranchers, and they are commonly seen on ranches across the United States. While they may seem very different on the surface, you’ll be surprised to learn that they actually have quite a few things in common!
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Arrowquip’s 700 series ushers in array of new portable handling equipmentzzzzz
Originally published: July 13, 2020 (AG Daily)
Livestock handling company Arrowquip has done its largest product launch ever, releasing the new highly portable 700 Series with seven models for you to choose from. The goal is to provide ranchers with an even easier, quieter, and more efficient experience.
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Your Cattle Chute Shopping Guide
Originally published: July 09, 2020 (AG Daily)
This Cattle Chute Guide will help you narrow down your needs and ask the right questions during the purchase process. If you’re still not sure where to start, we’ve put together this Cattle Chute Shopping Guide to help you navigate the process, and find the best option for your ranch.
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Arrowquip x Sage X3 - A Case Study
Originally published: June 12, 2020 (The Answer Company)
Much of Arrowquip’s meteoric growth has come in the past three years. When its growth trajectory began outpacing its business management systems, Arrowquip made the smart decision to implement Sage X3, aided by the powerhouse consulting team at The Answer Company.
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The New Q-Catch 74 Series Standard Model
Originally published: June 04, 2020 (NA Farm Equipment Magazine)
Like with so many other industries during the COVID-19 pandemic — and even within several sectors of the agricultural industry itself — people are looking for ways to adapt to the situation and improve upon the hand that they have been dealt with. This includes those working with beef cattle, and Arrowquip is set to release three new affordable cattle chutes to help producers with everything going on around them.
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Easier, faster and safer livestock management solutions
Originally published: May 26, 2020 (Wild Sage)
We caught up with Mark Firth, Regional Sales Manager at Arrowquip, at the 2020 National Farm Machinery Show, to see what’s new in the cattle chute and equipment industry.
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Easier, faster and safer livestock management solutions
Originally published: May 25, 2020 (Farms.com)
We caught up with Mark Firth, Regional Sales Manager at Arrowquip, at the 2020 National Farm Machinery Show, to see what’s new in the cattle chute and equipment industry.
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Arrowquip launching 3 new affordable cattle chutes
Originally published: May 05, 2020 (AgDaily)
Arrowquip recently launched three new affordable cattle chutes to help ranchers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Calving Pens
Originally published: February 19, 2020 (Tri-State Livestock News)
Calving season is arguably one of the most important times in a cattle rancher’s production year. Labor from the past finally pays off as young calves begin to appear out in the pasture. With these new additions, however, comes new work necessary to ensure the health of the future generation of livestock.
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Stepping Up to the New Age of Cattle Handling and Equipment
Originally published: January 16, 2020 (American Cattlemen)
Some ranchers shift their focus towards innovative techniques and equipment that boost efficiency without compromising safety. Using a good combination of low-stress handling and properly engineered cattle equipment is what ranchers now see as a need-to-have.
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Think safety when buying new cattle working equipment
Originally published: December 06, 2019 (TSCRA)
When buying new cattle equipment, consider first the safety features and always match your equipment to your herd.
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The modern cowboy and the future of livestock operations
Originally published: October 30, 2019 (AgDaily)
The agriculture industry is adapting to the future one innovation at a time, from self-driving tractors, motion-activated cameras, and livestock monitoring apps. One big innovation in livestock handling is the cattle equipment that is designed for humane livestock handling.
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Beef handling vital to cattle health
Originally published: September 19, 2019 (Country Folks)
Cattle handling for vet appointments and routine procedures is “an extremely important part of raising cattle and it’s part of the Beef Quality Assurance program,” said Mike Baker, Ph.D., beef cattle Extension specialist with Cornell University. Baker led a presentation on beef cattle chutes at the recent Empire Farm Days.
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3E System Feature
Originally published: September 09, 2019 (AgWired AgBites)
Arrowquip has always put its dedication when it comes to innovation. With there Research and development team, they have found the key to enhancing the cattle flow within a working system by incorporating the patented 3E: Easy Entry & Exit System.
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Arrowquip reinvented cattle tubs & alleys for enhanced flow
Originally published: September 04, 2019 (AgDaily)
Arrowquip has moved their cattle tubs and alleys to the next level. It enhanced the cattle flow within a working system, reducing the cattle stress levels and bruising to a minimum.
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Beef handling vital to cattle health
Originally published: September 04, 2019 (Country Folks)
Cattle handling for vet appointments and routine procedures is part of the Beef Quality Assurance program and it is the main important part of raising cattle. Safety features of cattle equipment are what most affect beef cattle since they're not handled as often as dairy cattle.
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Will you be a statistic? The dangers of settling for low-quality cattle equipment
Originally published: August 28, 2019 (AGDAILY)
The statistic shows that hi-quality cattle equipment is far safer than your low-quality cattle equipment.
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Wilkes County awarded agriculture grant
Originally published: August 14, 2019 (Elkin Tribune)
Elkin Tribune provide funds for an Arrowquip Cattle handling system
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4 Critical Questions You Should Ask Before Building A Cattle Handling System
Originally published: August 01, 2019 (American Cattlemen)
Building a cattle handling system requires proper planning and research. Here are 4 critical questions you should consider asking yourself before building a cattle handling system.
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Improved design applied to cattle handling equipment
Originally published: July 30, 2019 (Grainews)
Innovative cattle equipment makes it easier on cattle and people and the job gets done faster. Featuring Arrowquip.
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Improved design applied to cattle handling equipment
Originally published: July 30, 2019 (Canadian Cattlemen)
"Handling setups are now to the point where we can create an even flow to cows coming into a system without too many disruptions. Cattle handling has improved to where proper design along with pressure created often by just body language gets cattle streaming into a facility."
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11 new products for the ranch this spring
Originally published: April 04, 2019 (Beef Magazine)
We're always trying to help you work more efficiently. Here are 11 new products to consider for your ranch this spring.
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4 New Livestock Products for Spring
Originally published: March 13, 2019 (Drovers)
While Mother Nature continues to deal farmers and ranchers winter weather, spring is on the way. Here are four products livestock farmers can consider as they wait for warmer temperatures to arrive.
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The ABCs of working cattle easily
Originally published: March 07, 2019 (Ag Daily)
It can be a challenge to find good information on how to work your cattle effectively, but don’t we all want to make life a little easier? We’ve put together techniques to help you work your cattle without the hassle, and have made it as easy as learning your ABCs.
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Arrowquip offers new portable corral
Originally published: February 13, 2019 (Beef Producer)
Arrowquip's new Portable Q-Catch 86 Series Cattle Handling System has been completely redesigned for ease of transportation, and to adhere to the latest low-stress cattle handling guidelines.
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Arrowquip offers new portable corral
Originally published: February 13, 2019 (Farm Progress)
Arrowquip's new Portable Q-Catch 86 Series Cattle Handling System has been completely redesigned for ease of transportation, and to adhere to the latest low-stress cattle handling guidelines.
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When to look at a Hydraulic Chute Upgrade
Originally published: February 02, 2019 (American Cattlemen)
When looking at cattle chutes, there are so many options available to ranchers. With self-catch, manual catch, and hydraulic options available from countless cattle equipment manufacturers, it can be difficult to determine the right kind of chute for your needs. The search can be overwhelming, however when proper considerations are taken during the purchasing process you can find the right cattle chute for your needs without the headaches! Here are five things that could mean you should look at a hydraulic squeeze chute instead of a manual one.
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How to choose a portable cattle handling system
Originally published: January 09, 2019 (Ag Daily)
A portable system allows you to bring your equipment to the cattle, rather than the other way around, which can drastically decrease your processing times. Portable systems are available in multiple varieties with many features, allowing you to choose the equipment that is best-suited to the needs of your cattle handling operation.
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Low-Stress Cattle Loading
Originally published: November 07, 2018 (American Cattlemen)
No matter how large or small your operation is, a proper load-out facility is an essential element of your handling system. A well-designed load-out will allow you to load cattle into the trailer efficiently, while limiting the likelihood of injury and minimizing cattle stress. Here are five recommendations for an effective load-out facility.
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Ag Solutions features products and services for today's farmer
Originally published: October 09, 2018 (High Plains / Midwest Ag Journal)
Today's farmer and rancher needs products and services that are efficient, particularly in today's economic climate. The Ag Solutions page highlights products and services that can help improve farm efficiency while still meeting profit expectations.
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The Evolution of Cattle Chutes
Originally published: September 20, 2018 (Ag Daily)
No facet of our life is immune to evolution, and we have also seen dramatic evolution in cattle chutes and handling. The romanticized image of cattle handling shows a weather worn cowboy working a group of cattle on his horse in the wide-open plains. That all began to change when barbed wire was invented in the 1870s, allowing ranchers to fence in areas to contain cattle.
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Agri-Ventures: Squeeze chute is latest for handling cattle
Originally published: September 14, 2018 (Intermountain Farm & Ranch)
A family-owned business demonstrated a breakthrough innovation in cattle handling at the Eastern Idaho State Fair last week. The Arrowquip Q-Catch 86 series squeeze chute is engineered so well that it is possible for a single person to care for an entire herd.
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Cattle Handling Comfort Zone (And why to get out of yours!)
Originally published: April 05, 2018 (American Cattlemen)
Recent research in animal science and livestock handling practices indicates that the way we have been handling cattle up until this point has been detrimental to the wellbeing of the livestock, the cognitive state of the handlers, and has been diminishing profits from ranching operation’s bottom lines. Optimizing your ranch is a large undertaking that requires education, dedication, and time, and is most effective when used in all areas of cattle management. To break it down into its simplest form, here are three key pieces of a low-stress, high efficiency ranching operation.
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Heifer heyday: Buhler holds third, largest-ever Kansas Cattle Drive
Originally published: February 20, 2018 (The Collegian)
Farmers and ranchers went to Buhler, Kansas, from far and wide Saturday with hopes to see what the agricultural community has to offer at the third annual Kansas Cattle Drive. Dustin Crittenden, a 2009 K-State graduate, works for Arrowquip, selling and distributing equipment made for cattle production. Crittenden said the cattle drive has “like-minded people” and is an “innovative” way to get involved with other “progressive producers.”
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The must-see event at the NCBA Convention!
Originally published: January 25, 2018 (American Cattlemen)
As the countdown to the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Phoenix, AZ is getting shorter, excitement is growing about the events that are going to unfold at the largest cattle conference in North America. As always, the conference will feature an exciting series of events and demonstrations, and this year’s lineup has expanded to include a brand-new event – the Arrowquip Cattle Handling Arena! Attendees will have the opportunity to learn the latest in cattle handling and livestock management practices from industry experts including stockman Ron Gill of Texas A&M University, and some of the top brands in the cattle industry!
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2018 PREG CHECKING WITH CODY CREELMAN, COW VET AT THE FARM NEAR AIRDRIE
Originally published: December 18, 2017 (Kaycee Ann Photography - Blog)
Kaycee Ann, a rancher and photographer from Airdrie, Alberta shares her experience preg checking with Cow Vet, Cody Creelman in her new Q-Catch 86 Series cattle squeeze chute!
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10 things to double-check on your facilities before working cattle
Originally published: November 02, 2017 (Progressive Cattleman)
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Livestock Handling Made Easier, Faster and Safer
Originally published: July 31, 2017 (American Cattlemen)
As a leader in livestock handling equipment innovation, Arrowquip is a brand that is synonymous with functionality and quality. With their mission “To provide safe and efficient livestock handling systems for the Livestock Producer, with quality products that are innovative and easy to use,” they have stayed true to the core values instilled in them as livestock producers themselves.
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One Man Operation. Total Control.
Originally published: July 11, 2017 (American Cattlemen)
As an industry leader in cattle handling equipment, Arrowquip’s reputation precedes them. Their name is recognized around the world for their lineup of innovative livestock handling solutions and rancher-friendly equipment. With products ranging from the BudFlow® Cattle Tub that uses cattle psychology to the benefit of the handler to their highly efficient Portable Cattle Handling Systems, Arrowquip elevates every piece of cattle equipment they develop to a new level. Their entire lineup is world-renowned for the innovation behind each piece of equipment, but there is no better-known piece of equipment than Arrowquip’s Q-Catch 86 Series cattle chute. The New Q-Catch 86 Series has redefined the cattle handling industry with silent operation, and has quickly become known throughout the industry as the best cattle squeeze chute ever manufactured.
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10 New Beef Industry Products in 2017
Originally published: June 23, 2017 (Beef Magazine)
Arrowquip is introducing its 600 Series line of cattle chutes. The Q-Catch 86 Series and the Portable Q-Catch 86 Series are engineered with precision, ensuring it’s the quietest manual cattle squeeze chute ever manufactured and resulting in easier, more efficient cattle handling processes and cattle that are spooked less and cooperate more.
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Dealers and Ranchers Alike Can't Get Enough of Arrowquip
Originally published: May 03, 2017 (American Cattlemen)
There has never been a more innovative and efficient way to run your ranch. Arrowquip has redefined the cattle handling industry with safe, economic solutions designed to benefit the rancher and the ranch. Cattlemen around the globe are taking advantage of their user-friendly, thoughtfully crafted products to increase the productivity of their operations and benefit their bottom line.
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Arrowquip Saving You Time Working Your Cattle
Originally published: April 11, 2017 (American Cattlemen)
Arrow provides innovative solutions to increase the productivity, safety and efficiency of livestock handling.
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Equipment Profile: Cattle Chutes
Originally published: April 04, 2017
A comparison of the top names in cattle handling equipment featuring Arrowquip's Q-Power 106 Series.
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Arrowquip Introduces 600 Series of Cattle Chutes
Originally published: February 26, 2017 (High Plains/Midwest Ag Journal)
Arrowquip has introduced their new line of cattle chutes. The Q-Catch 86 Series and the Portable Q-Catch 86 Series are engineered for an easier, more efficient cattle handling process, and cattle that are spooked less and cooperate more.
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Low-Stress Cattle Handling Secrets
Originally published: January 11, 2017 (Grit Blogs)
I’ve recently been reading through Humane Livestock Handling by Temple Grandin to better understand and move my growing herd of cattle. I’m learning how low-stress cattle handling is the key to better profits and less risk around my herd as my staff and I get older and a little slower!