Producers also insist that truckers put down bedding for the cattle, and that calves are not transported in the same section as adult animals. Producers check their cattle daily for any signs of health problems. Sick or lame cattle are treated immediately. In addition, cattlemen regularly employ the services of a veterinarian to keep their animals up to date on vaccinations, to care for pregnant females, and to assist in health and breeding programs. Some cattlemen provide barns or sheds for their animals, while others plant trees to provide natural shelters and windbreaks.
Cattlemen are stewards of the environment.
They know the importance of the delicate balance of nature. To them, caring for the wildlife in their area makes good sense. In a recent checkoff-funded survey, consumers were asked to grade U.S. cattlemen on a number of activities. Taking good care of their animals. The Myth Stoppers program is a beef checkoff-funded spokesperson program coordinated by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association on behalf of the Cattlemen's Beef Board.