Actually most animals are transported by truck now. What you see is the local farmer just moving stock from one pasture TO another and they are usually a short distance.
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Actually most animals are transported by truck now. What you see is the local farmer just moving stock from one pasture TO another and they are usually a short distance.
He's right, we used to move our herd down the road a mile or so to another farm that we owned for pasture, cattle can be driven or lead, depends on the herd, we usually used a bucket of corn, or a couple of bales of hay had the "lead heifer" following the tractor, and most of the rest of the herd would follow along, calves often hung back and had to be "rounded up" or pushed to stay with the main herd, but no biggie. Bull's of course are rather independent, but would stay with the herd, we have used a horse, three wheelers or four wheelers to pick up the strays and drive them back to the main herd, so it was a matter of helping the occasional car get through. Now cattle that "get out" of the fenced enclosure are a very bad thing, and yes, they do not mix with cars or truck traffic, they can cause a very serious accident. Deer are also a real hazard, although our local deer populace is down at present, but I am always aware, particularly on the motorcycle.
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Out west in the USA we have two different types of laws for cattle on highways. And these laws can change from county to county.
One law is called "Open Range," which is what it is out where I live. If you hit livestock (cows or sheep) on the highway in such areas, it is your fault. Plain and simple...does not matter if there are fences or not. You have to watch out for them and ensure you avoid them, or you pay the damages to the rancher, and it is listed as your fault on the ticket.
Where ity is not "Open Range," it means the Rancher is liable. He has to keep the livestock off of the road. If they get out and cause an accident, he is liable, and the ticket lists him as the cause.
Usually, Open Range is only out in the country and in areas where livestock are big parts of the economy. Around any major cities or good sized towns, usually Open Range laws are not in existence.
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Well, I'm not only the Air Force Brat, but a fellow "farm boy" as well, nice to know that about you B.I.B., my Dad was out on the farm until the last week prior to his death, he was 73, very "bittersweet" for me as well, I miss the farm and working with our cattle, but one sibling and her husband have "taken over", shame too, but I spose that's life, my Dad would be broken hearted, as he wanted the farm to "keep us all together". My brothers and I haven't pushed things, as we really don't like that kind of "family trouble", but at least we are all still on the same page together.
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I prefer the non open-range areas, livestock on roads are just too dangerous!
So, what did everyone do/buy on Boxing Day? Anyone got any awesome deals? I usually stay home on Boxing Day knowing that every mall will be packed full of people. But this year my parents came over for Christmas so I decided to take them out instead of having everyone staying in the hotel all day long. And... never again! Personally I really hate waiting in line, especially when the line starts before the highway exit just to get into the parking lot.
On a side note, I did buy a pair of pretty nice ski boots (my first pair
) for 50% off. Finally no more renting ski boots for me.
On a side note, I did buy a pair of pretty nice ski boots (my first pair
) for 50% off. Finally no more renting ski boots for me.
So, what did everyone do/buy on Boxing Day? Anyone got any awesome deals? I usually stay home on Boxing Day knowing that every mall will be packed full of people. But this year my parents came over for Christmas so I decided to take them out instead of having everyone staying in the hotel all day long. And... never again! Personally I really hate waiting in line, especially when the line starts before the highway exit just to get into the parking lot.
On a side note, I did buy a pair of pretty nice ski boots (my first pair
Well, my little brother finally brought his new/old 1972 Cessna 150L down to Jacksonville so I could get a little "stick time". It has a Horton STOL kit on it, and a climb prop, so for a 150 the performance was very good, it flies nicely so we enjoyed our time as brothers flying and shooting a few landings, so we had a good day. Happy New Year gentlemen, hope this finds you all well. brat
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Most folks in the US have no clue what or when Boxing Day is... I do..
I went to work in the day time!..love it..but this coming Thursday it's back to the late afternoon evening shift..
I thought boxing day is a north american thing?