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Relocating Cattle to New Pasture

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They just Ran Wild! I was so nervous about this!

What happens here

The farmer returns to the main pasture area where the cattle are waiting. He removes a super-duty mineral feeder from the new paddock area to prevent the cows from knocking it over. With the gates open, he encourages the large herd of Black Angus cattle and a donkey to move into their freshly prepared grazing space. He expresses some nervousness about the cows' reaction to the pond, as they have not had access to open water. He explains that they will only have access to the pond for about two days, allowing them to clean up the edges, before the waterways are permanently fenced off. The cattle, including calves, run excitedly into the new pasture, quickly discovering the pond. The farmer throws fish food into the pond.

Goal: Safely move cattle into the freshly prepared paddock.

Tools and materials

  • Cattle Gates — Controlling the movement of cattle between paddocks
  • Fish Food Bucket — Holding fish food to toss into the pond
  • Super-Duty Mineral Feeder — Relocated out of the new paddock area
  • Cattle — The livestock being moved to the new pasture
  • Donkey — A companion animal accompanying the cattle
  • Fish Food — Thrown into the pond to feed catfish and encourage the cows near the water