Rounding up a herd of cattle can be time-consuming. With the help, an Aerial Cattle Roundup Service Texas, time and energy can be drastically reduced. A horseback roundup of cattle can take several days to achieve when the herd or several cows are not the least bit interested in moving from their current location. The larger the ranch, the more difficult it is to get the cattle to travel to where they need to be. Paying staff to move the herd can be a costly and lost opportunity for transport or sale can occur if the cattle cannot be rounded up. A cattle round-up by helicopter will only take a few hours instead of a few days.
In addition to saving valuable time, an Aerial Cattle Roundup Service Texas will help eliminate stress on the herd that traditional cowboy roundups can have on the animals. The result of less stress is a higher weight. A cowboy roundup can cause a condition called “cattle-shrink” which can reduce the weight by three to four percent. For a large herd of cattle, this could add up to hundreds or thousands of dollars if the cattle are going to slaughter. A helicopter can easily spot the cows in the fields and swoop in to within five feet away and slowly move them towards the desired location.
A rancher should only hire an experienced cattle roundup service. Not all helicopter pilots are trained to herd cattle. Helicopter services can perform wildlife surveys and wildlife captures. When there’re predators terrifying or injuring a herd, they can determine the cause and remove the predator from the property. Deer ranchers that need to have them moved for breeding purposes can benefit from the use of a helicopter service. They can net the deer quickly and efficiently. The pilots have the knowledge and experience needed to reduce injuries to the animals.
Smith Helicopters offer a wide range of services for ranchers in Texas. They have more than 34 years of experience herding cattle, capturing predators and assisting ranchers with the management of their ranch. They can save them time and money with less stress on the animals.
