Hear thunder? Get inside.
Pick a safe shelter before you work outside. When thunder starts, the outdoor job stops.
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Know the job.
Look after each other.
Simple steps for the people, animals, and land you care for.
12 practical guides
2 minute readWeather & emergency prep
2 minute readEquipment & machinery
One tractor. One trained driver.
A tractor ride can turn dangerous fast. Keep extra riders off and people clear.
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2 minute readLivestock handling
With cattle, keep a way out.
Quiet handling protects people and cattle. Give each animal space, a clear path, and time to move.
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2 minute readPeople & ranch teams
Too hot? Stop and cool down.
A headache or weak feeling can be a warning. Confusion in the heat is an emergency.
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2 minute readAnimal health
An odd wound? Call your vet.
Screwworm is a fly pest. Its young can grow in wounds. A vet or animal health official must check a suspected case.
Read the guide2 minute readPeople & ranch teams
Give kids a place away from the work.
Children watching a job can be hurt too. A fence and supervision help keep play separate from work.
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2 minute readWater & troughs
Clean water. Every animal. Every day.
Animals need water they can reach and drink. Check the supply each day and keep troughs clean.
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2 minute readFences & infrastructure
Make a wildfire plan before you need it.
Decide how people will leave, how help will reach you, and where animals can go.
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2 minute readLand & wildlife
An unknown plant? Get a proper ID.
A photo can help an expert identify a plant. It cannot prove a pasture is safe.
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2 minute readEquipment & machinery
Round bales: keep people clear.
Give the loader room. A bale is feed for animals, not a place to climb or play.
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2 minute readLivestock handling
A safer trip starts before loading.
A checked trailer and calm loading help people and animals arrive safely.
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2 minute readLand & wildlife
Know the pasture before you go.
A pasture is home for animals and a work area for people. Plan the route together.
Read the guideA small lesson. A useful habit.
Make a choice in a ranch scenario. Learn what to do and why.