Successful ranchers are able to meet the needs of their families and are able to contribute to their community, state and nation. Ranchers care about their livestock. In addition to concern for animals they recognize that humane treatment is necessary for well-being and development. Appropriate transportation equipment and safe handling facilities ensure production efficiency and enhance livestock health. The most important practice of care ranchers can provide for animals is observation.
Adequate nutrition is essential for good health, normal growth and development.
Professional advice and expertise can prevent many health problems and help solve those problems that cannot be prevented. Proper use of health products improves their effectiveness, reduces costs, and above all, assures the wholesomeness of our product. As ranchers, we are stewards of renewable resources that have limited alternative uses. Wise stewardship of the resources we manage requires maintaining and improving the environment that allows us to be productive. Much of the strength of our country is rooted in strong rural and family values.