BEFORE YOU START

Out in the pasture

Three checks. A clear reason to stop. A plan to share.

Hauling cattle Moving round bales Working with cattle Checking water Out in the pasture Tractor work

Cattle grazing on open pasture at Birdwell Clark Ranch in Henrietta, Texas

BEFORE YOU START

Out in the pasture

Three checks to talk through0 of 3 checked

An adult has agreed on a route away from working cattle, moving machines, ponds, and pits.We know the route to a sturdy enclosed building with electricity or plumbing, or an enclosed metal-roof car or truck with windows closed.Someone knows where you are going and when you will return.

Stop and check

Hear thunder? Go straight to that shelter. Wait at least 30 minutes after the last thunder.

Tell your family: go around the working pen. A shortcut is not worth it.

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These are reminders, not a full job plan. Checked boxes do not prove a job is safe.

Sources for this check

Penn State Extension: children and farm safety
Penn State Extension: safe farm animal handling
National Weather Service: outdoor lightning safety
National Weather Service: lightning safety tips
National Weather Service: lightning and vehicles
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory: cattle water supply checks