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Making smarter decisions in the chute starts with peer-to-peer learning

July 21, 2025 02:05 PM • 
RFD-TV News Staff, Currey McCullough

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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