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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 18653"><p>Very good points, Dyann! Yes, responsible Longhorn breeders do not pass on any potential "problem/attitude" cattle to others--they remove them from the breeding loop. They interact very well with people and seem to have an uncanny sixth sense that you are not trying to harm them or their newborn calves. Couple of years ago one of my young foundation cows with about 45" of horn at the time managed to wrap a horse loungeline around her horns, face, and neck. She stood perfectly still as I slowly removed the rope from her...then she walked off calmly. Another time we had a new calf born during a freezing rain--the calf was very cold and wasn't moving. My wife picked up the calf (which was within 3 or 4 feet of mama and two other females) and carried the calf into house to warm up. Abvolutely no interferance from any of the females or mama. The lessons we've learned is that "know your animals" and they have an uncanny ability to UNDERSTAND and accept your help when they are in need of it.</p><p></p><p>Our new calves range between 45 and 63 lbs. All "slip out" easily without any problems.</p><p></p><p>The more you mingle and interact with your longhorns and get them used to having you around them, the more tame and accepting and respectful of your space and presence they are. Your behavior translates to their behavior--what goes around comes around. GRANTED, theyre are exceptions to ANY Longhorn or to ANY other breed. If you get a problem animal or one that you don't want to pass on to other cattle people, well--enjoy your next Sunday Dinner!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 18653"] Very good points, Dyann! Yes, responsible Longhorn breeders do not pass on any potential "problem/attitude" cattle to others--they remove them from the breeding loop. They interact very well with people and seem to have an uncanny sixth sense that you are not trying to harm them or their newborn calves. Couple of years ago one of my young foundation cows with about 45" of horn at the time managed to wrap a horse loungeline around her horns, face, and neck. She stood perfectly still as I slowly removed the rope from her...then she walked off calmly. Another time we had a new calf born during a freezing rain--the calf was very cold and wasn't moving. My wife picked up the calf (which was within 3 or 4 feet of mama and two other females) and carried the calf into house to warm up. Abvolutely no interferance from any of the females or mama. The lessons we've learned is that "know your animals" and they have an uncanny ability to UNDERSTAND and accept your help when they are in need of it. Our new calves range between 45 and 63 lbs. All "slip out" easily without any problems. The more you mingle and interact with your longhorns and get them used to having you around them, the more tame and accepting and respectful of your space and presence they are. Your behavior translates to their behavior--what goes around comes around. GRANTED, theyre are exceptions to ANY Longhorn or to ANY other breed. If you get a problem animal or one that you don't want to pass on to other cattle people, well--enjoy your next Sunday Dinner! [/QUOTE]
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