There is always something to learn or reinforce about the most humane ways to handle cattle. Implementing low-stress handling techniques when working with cattle is important to reduce stress and protect workers. These techniques recognize the cattle’s natural tendencies <Link>.
A round crowd pen will work better than a straight crowd pen because, as cattle go around a 180° turn, they think they are going back to where they came from. When cattle go around the bend it takes advantage of their natural behavior, according to Temple Grandin.
Source: FEED-LOT Magazine, Facebook, October 14, 2025. Link.
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