Stress-free refers to bulls who have only a handful of cows to breed or those who can bluff their way behind an aggressive bull battery in the same pasture with them. You could be purchasing one of these bulls at a sale this fall and not discover the problem until it's too late. In most cases, beef bulls do not receive any form of assessment prior to sale or use for libido or serving capacity. See the enclosed brochure for details and don't forget to call the extension office by October 6th to reserve a space for your free dinner. We are looking forward to your attendance and participation.
Cattle are like people in that they undergo many stresses in their brief lives.
Some of these stresses are brought about by their owners or managers who do not realize the stress they are causing. Whenever you are working cattle in extremely hot weather it is always best to work them at first light when the temperature is cooler. Do not pen more cattle than you can work in a reasonable amount of time. Get the cattle out of the pens as early in the day as possible. Cattle will balk and may refuse to pass through a facility if they see distractions such as shadows.