Safer cattle handling
Practical information to help keep cattle handlers safe.
Gates and latches
Easy to use gates and latches can be the difference between life and death. Use this quick guide to check the safety of the gates and latches in your cattle yard.
Surfaces
Cattle yards with even, well drained, non-slip surfaces help prevent falling and improve cattle flow. Use this quick guide to check the safety of your cattle yard surfaces.
Yard maintenance
A well maintained cattle yard gives you a foundation for working with livestock safely. Use this quick guide to make sure your cattle yard is safe.
Mustering
Mustering is a dangerous activity. Make sure everyone on your farm who is mustering knows how to muster safely. Use this quick guide to check if you are mustering safely.
Drafting
Drafting is the process of separating cattle into smaller lots for management purposes. For example, separating calves from cows. Use this quick guide to check the safety of your drafting.
Crushes
A safe cattle crush increases efficiency and reduces the risk of injury. Use this quick guide to check the safety of your cattle crush.
Livestock loading and unloading
Efficient livestock loading on your farm starts with planning for safety. Livestock loading is one of the most dangerous activities in the yards. Use this quick guide to check the safety of your livestock loading.
Cattle behaviour basics
Understanding cattle behaviour helps reduce the risk of cattle related injuries.
Designing cattle yards for safety and efficiency
A cattle yard that is designed to keep people safe will also keep cattle calm and make drafting, loading and other tasks faster and easier.
Safety responsibilities: Cattle farm owners
As a farm owner you have obligations to keep everyone on your farm safe.
Safety responsibilities: Cattle service businesses
Understand how to keep safe while working on cattle farms.
Checklist
A checklist to assess the safety of cattle yards.