Sheep handling systems exploiting natural behaviour could have financial and performance benefits, according to EBLEX. With labour accounting for more than 25% of total flock costs, better handling ...

Injuries caused by manual handling (particularly to the back, shoulders and neck) are a significant contributor to sickness absence statistics. Those most at risk of injury are those who aren't used ...

Agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries in Australia, but new equipment to help handle sheep is helping to make it safer. Sheep handlers can be used for a range of tasks The ...

(MENAFN- GetNews) Sheep shearing is an essential task for wool production, Animal Health, and hygiene. But not all shearing tools are created equal. Whether you're a farm manager, distributor, or ...

JoDee Haala grew up with horses. Now the director of animal well being with Minnesota's Christensen Farms, one of the largest, family-owned pork producers in the U.S., she often reflects on a common ...

Livestock machinery maker Allflex launched a new version of its Alligator mobile sheep handling system, which has been in use on farms for more than four decades, at the Royal Welsh Show this week, ...

Manual material handling is critical to warehouse operations, but it can be extremely challenging and dangerous for employees. Warehouse managers can implement best practices to improve safety and ...

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Humane livestock handling a recent concern The issue of the humane handling and slaughter of livestock is not a recent concern triggered by videos that shock the public. The issue goes back as far as ...

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If your job involves lifting or carrying heavy or awkwardly-shaped equipment, or repetitive lifting, you need to know how to minimise the risk of injury - this Guideline should help. Injuries caused ...