Preparing calves for the auction

K-State beef cattle experts offer advice on how to make sale day successful

By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension news service
Sep 18, 2024
Sep 18, 2024

Cattle handling — Loading calves gently can help to minimize the amount of stress that calves experience, said K-State veterinarians.
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By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension news service

Anyone who has ever left the house in a rush knows that it is not the ideal way to start the day as important things can be left behind. And, the stress of the exit can leave a person feeling uneasy.

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