Did you see this recent story?
His Best Friend was a 250-Pound Warthog.
One Day, It Decided to Kill Him.
What I was most amazed by was the warthog used to ride the front seat when the fellow would hit the Whataburger drive-through. So having it turn on him was surprising.
I know none of you raise warthogs, but you’re still working with animals that are big enough and strong enough to cause serious harm. So this week, here are some reminders to be safe out there.
We start with some good stats to put things into perspective.
Livestock – More Dangerous Than Mountain Lions, Poisonous Snakes, or Stinging Insects
Next, I give you an animal/English dictionary you can use to know when you might be in danger, and what to do about it. You’ll learn the signs for cows, goats, and sheep.
Be Safe Around Your Livestock By Understanding Signs of Aggression
Culling for bad behavior can be hard, so Kris Ringwald has some great reminders to make it easier for you.
When considering culling, it might help to brush up on your temperament assessment skills. These videos will help you rate animals in your herd. There’s even a little test so you can see how you’re doing.
Finally, it’s not always the animals that create dangerous situations. Sometimes it’s our own behaviors. Chris Jordan gives us examples of bad choices, and good alternatives.
Stay safe out there!
Thanks for reading!
Kathy
