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Resources by Jennifer Ligon

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Transitioning Beef Cattle to a Defined Breeding and Calving Season Aug 2, 2023 APSC-145P (APSC-187P)
Low Stress Cattle Handling
Low stress cattle handling techniques are methods of working cattle using the cattle’s natural instincts to move them. Cattle have evolved with the natural instinct or tendency to move away from pressure. A skilled handler can use an animal’s flight zone, point of balance, and cattle’s natural way of learning; pressure and release, to move cattle without increasing the animal’s level of distress during the working process.
Apr 11, 2025 APSC-167NP
Buckingham County 2023 Situation Analysis Report
Virginia Cooperative Extension takes pride in the premise that vital programming is based on the issues, problems, and needs of the people. A thorough analysis of the situation provides context for understanding and addressing these problems. Each local office updates their situation analysis every 4-5 years.
Mar 11, 2024 VCE-596-16NP (VCE-1175-16NP)