Calm and easy cows that react predictably are a source of job satisfaction for everyone who works with them. Not only because the work is fun and safe, but also because these animals produce better and stay healthy.

Conversely, anxious, unpredictable cows are a source of frustration for the people who work with them. They will behave frustrated, which in turn makes the cows afraid and unpredictable.

In Stress-free Stockmanship, Jan Hulsen and Joep Driessen explain in a very practical way how to make cows easy to handle and safe. This starts with the calves. Did you know that your behavior already affects calves without you being in the pen with the animals? And that by moving in the right way, you calm these calves? After which they know you are 'safe'?

With the knowledge and insights of Stress-free Stockmanship, you can learn how to herd cows and keep them calm and easy to handle. Then you are in control and the animals are at ease.

You can get started right away and the reward is great: less stress, more production, fewer problems, more job satisfaction.

This book is ideal for students, advisors and farmers who want to grow their knowledge.

Contents

1. Understanding Cow and Calf
2. Basic Principles of Handling and Herding
3. Putting Cows at Ease
4. Pitfalls and Common Mistakes
5. Herding and Handling Cattle: by situation
6. Facilities and Equipment
7. Seven Good habits
8. Keyword List