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Ropes are an essential tool of the trade for cowboys, but did you know there are a variety of ropes with different purposes? The first iteration of ropes used by cowboys was the rawhide-braided lariat crafted by early vaqueros. They were used to hunt wild cattle, and until the 18th century, vaqueros tied their ropes to their horses’ tails. With the development of heftier saddles, vaqueros began wrapping the end of the rope around the saddle horn. This technique was called “dar la Vuelta” (take a turn). You may know this technique as a dally. In open country, vaquero lariats could be as long as 110 feet. This length allowed for extra slack to let cattle run until tired. In brushy country, shorter ropes were used to avoid getting tangled. Other types of rope became more popular as cheaper materials became available and different needs and techniques developed. Cowhands began using shorter ropes made of hemp or cotton, as these materials swing heavier and faster for quicker catches. Today, the American cowboy prefers a nylon or nylon blend rope for his or her duties, but ropes of all materials are still used. A team roper might prefer a stiffer poly rope; a calf roper may find a more flexible grass rope better suited for their purposes; and around the world, some cowboy cultures still prefer the rawhide riata. Throughout the United States, roping techniques vary with regional needs. In California, the Northwest and the Great Basin states, the vaquero influence can still be felt. Here, cattle were traditionally moved leisurely over rolling green hills and long ropes were used for slower, more methodical big-loop roping. In Texas and southern states, the heat and brush necessitated fast and efficient roping. Here, cowboys favor short ropes for tighter and faster throws. Regardless of location or material, the rope is a necessary tool for the working cowboy. 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦: "𝘊𝘰𝘸𝘣𝘰𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘩 𝘯𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘚𝘱𝘶𝘳, 𝘛𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘴" 𝘣𝘺 𝘙𝘶𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘓𝘦𝘦 (1939). 𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘺 𝘓𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘴 𝘊𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘨 _____________________

Is your cattle handling facility broken? Do your cattle refuse to run through your system? Is your equipment experiencing a lot of wear and tear? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this blog is perfect for you: https://lnkd.in/gaUYyaUb We get that running a ranch can be busy, but it’s important to make sure you’re keeping your facility up-to-date. This can help reduce costs in the long-run and ensure your operation runs smoothly to save you time for other important things - because who wants to spend time constantly making repairs? 📸: Monte Vista Ranch #cattlefacility #cattlehandling #arrowquip #eatbeef #cattle #ranchlife #repairs #tips

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Keeping your goats safe and secure: The trusted choice of chain link fencing As farmers, keeping our animals safe is our top priority. That's why so many of us rely on the strength and security of chain link fencing. In this image, you can see a happy goat enjoying a secure enclosure made from a PVC-coated chain link. This type of fencing is ideal for farms because it offers several key benefits: Durability: Chain link fencing is resistant to rust, wear, and tear, making it a long-lasting solution for securing your property. Visibility: The open weave design allows for easy monitoring of your animals and surrounding areas. Ease of installation: Chain link fencing is relatively simple to install, saving you time and money on professional installation. Versatility: It can be easily customized to fit the specific needs of your farm, including varying heights and lengths. Optional coatings: PVC coating, like the one seen in the image, adds an extra layer of protection against rust and harsh weather conditions. Whether you're raising goats, cattle, horses, Poultry, or other livestock, chain link fencing provides a reliable and cost-effective way to keep your animals safe and secure. #farmsecurity #chainlinkfencing #constructionmaterials #PVCchainlink #tigerchainlink #goatsofinstagram #Earoofing

Looking to lower stress levels on your operation? Consider implementing low-stress cattle handling techniques and you may be surprised at the results! https://lnkd.in/g36EZa5J 📷 Brandon Moore ⛔ Not a Paid For Endorsement ⛔ #lowstress #cattlechute #cattlehandling #tagging #workincattle #lessstress #blog #educational #ranching

Loving our Optiweigh Bill Mitchell Max Johnstone For those of you that might be wondering what this is, it’s an in-paddock weighing system whereby only 2 feet are required to step on the platform to get an accurate weight. Cattle have an electronic ear tags, which get read by a panel on the inside right of the unit. Optiweigh have developed an algorithm that accurately calculates the full weight of cattle with only 2 feet on the scale. We get a daily update of all cattle weights, including herd average and most importantly average daily weight gain. This mob of 100 steers currently gaining 2.2kg per day.

So, what are the behaviors that we see in Efficient Cattle and the behaviors in the Non-Efficient Cattle?  Basically, finding that cow that can do everything she’s supposed to do, but do it with less in her environment.  Dr. Jim Sprinkle, Extension Beef Specialist with the University of Idaho is my guest as we talk about their latest research that looks at the grazing behavior of cow/calf pairs on rugged rangeland pastures.  What can we glean from that data? But keep in mind, we have been an industry has been chasing weight and high production cattle in previous years, which research is show... are not the most efficient cattle.  #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #cowpunchercoffee #gelbvieh #HallandHall #TankToad #BarnOwl #Zoetis #Inherit #grazing #rfi #rangeland #perfectcow

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Did you know Arrowquip have been making cattle crushes for over 35 years? While there’s been many design improvements over the years, many older Arrowquip crushes are still used on Aussie farms today – a testament to durability and reliability. Have you got an Arrowquip crush on your property? Let us know in the comments section below! #Arrowquip #ArrowquipAustralia #LowStressStockHandling #Cattle #CattleCrush