The Nemtek Warning Sign is a custom-made safety sign with built-in wire clips that make installation quicker and easier. Available at your nearest Agrimark.
LIVESTOCK SECURITY
The Nemtek Warning Sign is a custom-made safety sign with built-in wire clips that make installation quicker and easier. Available at your nearest Agrimark.
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situated away from easily accessible or visible areas that might attract opportunistic thieves.
Producers are also advised to avoid grazing their animals near public roads, particularly after dark. Roadside grazing increases the risk of livestock being loaded quickly onto vehicles and transported away before anyone notices.
The presence of human oversight cannot be overstated. Employing herders or implementing regular patrols in theft-prone or remote areas significantly deters would-be
criminals. Livestock are less likely to be targeted when there is visible supervision.
Routine head counts, conducted daily or at least several times a week, are vital. Early detection of a missing animal can mean the difference between successful recovery and a complete loss, especially when working in coordination with nearby farms.
Open lines of communication with neighbours and local police services can play a pivotal role in tackling theft. Farmers are encouraged to share information about any