Arrowquip Innovation in the News
Stay up to date on the latest cattle news and industry publications 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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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 (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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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!