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Ensuring safe cattle handling: an overview of the Grandin approach
Martin Merrick
Temple Grandin is a pioneer in cattle handling and understanding how best to design handling units around animal behaviour.
23 December 2024 Infrastructure
New Galway yard makes handling 100 cattle a one-person operation
A look at a newly erected large cattle yard, designed for safety of operator and cattle.
23 December 2024 Infrastructure
Reader query: do I need planning permission for my handling facilities?
Detailing some of the ins and outs regarding planning permission and handling facilities for both sheep and cattle.
Heavy duty handling unit improves safety for Mayo suckler herd
Bo Steel recently supplied a new bespoke handling unit for suckler farmer Michael Cunnane.
27 December 2023 Infrastructure
TAMS III for beef farmers: handling, housing and slurry storage
Martin Merrick looks at some of the options that will be available to beef farmers now that TAMS III has opened for applications.
5 April 2023 Buildings
Designing an efficient and safe handling facility
Constructing a handling facility that works for both farmer and animals requires careful planning and consideration.
7 December 2022 Farm buildings
Handling focus: designing the unit for yourself and the animal
The design of a handling unit should take into account both the safety of the operator and the safety of the livestock passing through it.
7 December 2022 Buildings
Labour-saving innovations from the Royal Highland Show
Martin Merrick looks at some of the award-winners and innovations from the Royal Highland Show.
29 June 2022 Buildings
Five tips for dehorning calves
When dehorning spring-born calves, outlined are five tips to simplifying the task.
26 March 2022 Management