If you are within their flight zone, the animal moves away or retreats. Cattle flight zone. When moving cattle, avoid approaching them directly. Try to work them close to the point of balance, moving back and forth on a line parallel to the direction the animal is travelling. In addition to the flight zone, an understanding of the herd instinct is important.
Cattle follow the leader and are motivated to follow each other.
Each animal should be able to see others ahead of it. Make single file chutes at least 20 feet long, or 30 to 50 feet for larger facilities. Don t force an animal in a single file chute unless it has a place to go. If the cow balks, it will continue balking. In crowding pens, consider handling cattle in small groups up to ten head.