Improving animal handling starts with better training and real-world experience, according to livestock safety expert Ruth Woiwode.
At the Beef & Greet brought to you by Moly Manufacturing, she shared how peer-to-peer learning is helping producers reduce risk and make smarter decisions in the chute.
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