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what can i do to get my calf to lead
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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 16219"><p>> I also believe in positive reinforcement. I halter break all our calves (approx. 25-30 a year). As a result of positive reinforcement and patience I can do about anything with our cattle. If they get through a fence they are easy to catch and bring home. Once a cow (male or female) is halter broke, I feel that they are broke for life....they don't forget those basic lessons. Believe it or not, as a result, my cattle, including my 2 year old clean up bull, will come into the chute willingly, unhaltered and stand till his head is pinched. This is very time consuming, but in the long run you benefit. Maybe I'm crazy, but I think that my AI conception rate is even higher since my cattle are less stressed with 'hands on' practices. REMEMBER...Positive reinforcement doesn't cost you a cent....only your time!</p><p></p><p> <a href="mailto:saf3vsim@tricountyi.net">saf3vsim@tricountyi.net</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 16219"] > I also believe in positive reinforcement. I halter break all our calves (approx. 25-30 a year). As a result of positive reinforcement and patience I can do about anything with our cattle. If they get through a fence they are easy to catch and bring home. Once a cow (male or female) is halter broke, I feel that they are broke for life....they don't forget those basic lessons. Believe it or not, as a result, my cattle, including my 2 year old clean up bull, will come into the chute willingly, unhaltered and stand till his head is pinched. This is very time consuming, but in the long run you benefit. Maybe I'm crazy, but I think that my AI conception rate is even higher since my cattle are less stressed with 'hands on' practices. REMEMBER...Positive reinforcement doesn't cost you a cent....only your time! [email=saf3vsim@tricountyi.net]saf3vsim@tricountyi.net[/email] [/QUOTE]
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