"Moving 'Em" is the first and only book to deal with the art and science of moving herd animals from one place to another. The author describes low stress herding techniques that will allow animals to be moved calmly and quickly. He also details training methods to move both individuals or large herds using operant conditioning; the application of behavioral modification through positive reinforcement. This book introduces basic handling concepts and includes practice sessions complete with diagrams.
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"Burt's long involvement in grazing management evolved quite naturally to a deep interest in animal behavior, handling and training. That is what this book is about. It is a fascinating compendium of history, communication and biological facts. A real page turning experience. He also deals with, and offers alternatives to, the stresses and reduced performance that we create in our livestock through the tradition of 'cowboying'. Well researched and referenced, I predict that this will be one of those classic texts for the serious stockman as well as the academic community. This is a book which offers insights and solutions for anyone with an interest in animals, whether rancher, veterinarian, pet owner or trainer. Burt has done a great job in maintaining an easy reading style in a scientifically serious book. What an accomplishment." -- Dr. Stan Parsons, Ranch Management Consultants, Inc.
"It has been my belief for a very long time that livestock (animal) handling in grazing units of many types is a profound weak link in overall management of the unit. The information in this book, properly applied, can be a catalyst to provide great improvement in correcting these weak links. There is no doubt that this book will be a very valuable resource world wide wherever animal handling is part of the management." -- R. L. Dalrymple, Agronomist & Special Projects Coordinator, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc.
"Moving Em" by Burt Smith will do for Stockmanship what Grass Productivity by Andre Voisin did for Grazing; they both are the breakthrough publications that put knowledge of how plants and animals function in a form that all potential graziers and stockpersons may learn and gain ($) from." -- Ben Bartlett, DVM, Grazing Specialist, Michigan State University
"It has been my belief for a very long time that livestock (animal) handling in grazing units of many types is a profound weak link in overall management of the unit. The information in this book, properly applied, can be a catalyst to provide great improvement in correcting these weak links. There is no doubt that this book will be a very valuable resource world wide wherever animal handling is part of the management." -- R. L. Dalrymple, Agronomist & Special Projects Coordinator, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc.
"Moving Em" by Burt Smith will do for Stockmanship what Grass Productivity by Andre Voisin did for Grazing; they both are the breakthrough publications that put knowledge of how plants and animals function in a form that all potential graziers and stockpersons may learn and gain ($) from." -- Ben Bartlett, DVM, Grazing Specialist, Michigan State University
About the Author
Burt Smith, Ph.D.
Dr. Smith holds an AB degree in Mathematics from San Diego State College, a MS degree in biology from Western Kentucky University, and a Ph.D. in Agronomy, Range Management, and Systems Ecology from the University of Florida. He worked five years in the missile industry for General Dynamics Astronautics and Thiokol Chemical Company as a Missile Engineer. He has owned and operated a diversified ranch/dairy in Northwestern Utah, seven years in Central Nevada running cattle on the, then, open range, and three years in Central Kentucky on a diversified farm. He has worked for the U.S. Forest Service as a researcher and the last 20 years has been spent at the University of Hawaii as their Extension Specialist in pasture and livestock management. Dr. Smith has traveled widely thoughout the United States, Canada and Mexico as well as the Pacific basin. He has authored numerous articles and manuals on intensive grazing and animal handling. His book "Intensive Grazing Management" was !
the first book published, 1986, on the subject since the translation of Andre Voisn's work in 1954. His work in animal handling lead to the release of a video in 1993 "Basic Herding." He has been the featured speaker at numerous conferences and workshops throughout north America the most recent being the Winter Conference of the American Bison Association in January of this year.
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Forget what you think about moving animals and try this out,
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This review is from: Moving 'Em : A Guide to Low Stress Animal Handling (Hardcover)
Great book. Much of what is presented is obvious if you think about it, but what is great about the book is the fact that the information makes you think. The process of handling animals is explained in such a way that you can practice skills and techniques and dramatically affect your handling.I have bison and one day when moving the herd from one pasture to the other, they decided to stop in the path between the pastures. From reading the book, I understood better what was going on. The dominant animals were in the front and those animlas where satisfied with how far into the new pasture they had traveled. The remaining animals would not move forward and for me to apply pressure would have been met with poor results. So, I worked on the lead animlas and in a matter of minutes, the herd was moving again and everyone was though and the gates could be closed. This is a great book for any owner of livestock, from little to big.
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Benefits beyond working cattle,
This review is from: Moving 'Em : A Guide to Low Stress Animal Handling (Hardcover)
I train horses, and this book's theories and methods apply not only in moving and working the animals, but also in better understanding how to train them efficiently and with little stress. I think this is a must read for all horsemen. Burt Smith writes in a way that is not only informational, but easy to understand and with some humor mixed in. Don't let the size of the book put you off, there is a wealth of knowledge inside.
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Going to change my farming,
This review is from: Moving 'Em : A Guide to Low Stress Animal Handling (Hardcover)
The very best thing about this book, is that the approach means that I'm less stressed and my children are happier to help me work the cattle. The labour is helpful, but sharing my passion is priceless. This book is interesting and at times you will snigger with laughter. I have been amazed that by "simply" changing my mindset it is possible to handle cattle with far less help. Winter veld fires are a serious problem in our area. Previously I couldn't use portions of the farm in the winter, because I wouldn't be able to remove the cattle in the face of a fire. Now I'm confident that I could call them and have them follow me, if need be. Thanks everso Burt Smith
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outrider position, medial presentation, animal first begins, fresh paddock, flight zone, crowd pen, mounted herder, dark cutters, more body lengths, herder approaches, livestock behavior, old paddock, most grazing animals, other herd members, blind region, grazing unit, fight zone, hip approach, cattle handling, sideward motion, new paddock, flight distance, livestock handling, herding techniques, shoulder approach Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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outrider position, medial presentation, animal first begins, fresh paddock, flight zone, crowd pen, mounted herder, dark cutters, more body lengths, herder approaches, livestock behavior, old paddock, most grazing animals, other herd members, blind region, grazing unit, fight zone, hip approach, cattle handling, sideward motion, new paddock, flight distance, livestock handling, herding techniques, shoulder approach Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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- Social Stress in Domestic Animals (Current Topics in Veterinary Medicine) by R. Zayan in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Livestock Handling and Transport by T. Grandin in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Holy Bible, King James Version (Meridian) by Anonymous in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Plains Indians (Small World) by Kate Petty in Back Matter
- Final report (CCS occasional paper ; no. 6) by Speyside Project in Back Matter
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