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Bears Repeating

OldDog/NewTricks

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I have worked with ANIMALS all my life - I have always said this about "ALL Male Animals" - Horses - Dogs - Cats - Etc. ALL MALE ANIMALS - This is Even a Good Rule of Thumb with the Many HUMAN TYPEs

From CattleToday.com/Ranchers.net
Bulls Are Bulls Males are Males

Handle bulls with firmness and respect. Never forget they are bulls and that their instinct and nature is to dominate other animals. Don't make a pet of any bull, even if you raised him from calfhood. If he looks upon you as an equal and has no fear and very little respect, he will eventually become dangerous as he gets older and more aggressive.
In his mind you must always be the dominant member of the herd, never to be challenged. Carry a weapon such as a stick or stock whip when handling bulls on foot, such as working or sorting them in a corral, but also keep a very confident attitude. If a bull respects you, you generally don't need to use your weapon; it's enough to just have it with you and to dominate the bull with your confidence. If a bull knows you are afraid, you should not be handling him.
Some bulls become very aggressive at a young age, especially dairy bulls. Others become aggressive as they get older. Most bulls will start questioning your authority by the time they are four or five years old, though a few remain mellow and manageable longer. If a bull starts challenging you, get rid of him.
 

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