Temperament plays key role in cattle health
Story Date: 2/28/2013

Source: BEEF PRODUCER, 2/28/13
 

U.S. Department of Agriculture and university scientists have found that cattle temperament influences how animals should be handled, how they perform and how they respond to disease.

The team of researchers looked at stressful events—such as weaning, transportation and vaccination—that beef cattle experience during routine management practices.

 
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