Ranchers learn low-stress livestock handling in Malta

Nearly 50 farmers and ranchers – representing approximately 14,500 cows and yearlings – attended the two-day, Low-Stress Livestock Handling clinic held at the Malta High School Auditorium last Tuesday and Wednesday.

The event was sponsored by Ranchers Stewardship Alliance (RSA) and the Nature Conservancy's Matador Ranch and the clinic was conducted by Whit Hubbard, a fourth generation Montana cattle rancher and former National Park mounted ranger.

"We did a similar workshop last year," said Perri Jacobs, member of RSA. "It's not an annual event, but we do try to do educational programs each ye...