Cows can be very protective of young calves handling them in the presence of their mothers can be dangerous. Inherited traits Temperament is heritable and contagious - it takes only one beast to upset the mob. It is therefore important to buy bulls of good temperament. Training Cattle should be taught to do what you want. Every time cattle are handled it should fit into an overall training plan.
Cattle become accustomed to the way they are mustered and worked through yards.
This means you should develop the best procedure for mustering each paddock and working stock in the yards, and continue to use those methods. The best time to educate cattle is at weaning. Yard weaning Yard weaning over a period of 7 to 14 days is by far the best way of producing manageable cattle. The only cost is time, a little hay and providing water in the yards. Have water available in the yards at all times.