Managing a cattle ranch is a big job that requires a lot of hard work and proper planning. The majority of tasks must be completed with manual labor, but many ranch owners are using helicopters to help them tackle jobs in an easy and more cost effective way. A company that provides Helicopter Services Texas can assist with many of the day-to-day tasks associated with managing a ranch and give the owner additional time to devote to what matters most. Here are the top three services they provide, and the ways they can make owning and operating a cattle ranch and farm easier than ever.
Cattle Round Up
A cattle roundup is commonly conducted with the aid of specially trained animals and several workers who are usually on a horse. While effective, it certainly isn’t efficient, especially for larger cattle operations. Instead of doing this manually, consider using a helicopter to round up cattle in half the time, and with fewer workers. It will help wrangle livestock efficiently, and avoid problems commonly associated with cattle dogs, such as bites and trauma.
Predator Control
One of the biggest obstacles to a successful ranch is natural predators, such as wild boars, foxes, and coyotes. Helicopter Services Texas can keep an eye on livestock from the sky and report the location of potential predators to those on the ground. This can help find them fast, and before they have an opportunity to attack livestock and leave them injured or dead. Protect a farm’s biggest asset by taking to the sky.
Surveys
Surveying livestock from the ground can be time-consuming and inaccurate. By viewing livestock from the sky, farmers can obtain accurate counts and quickly identify the location of herds in a fourth of the time of doing it on foot. This can make a farm more productive and allow them to maintain an inventory for a more affordable price. Managing several hundred acres is not simple, but can be done easily by utilizing aviation technology.
Make owning a farm easier than ever by contacting the team at Smith Helicopters Inc. They provide services to ranches located in central and southeast Texas and can make managing any size farm operation easy and affordable. Call today to learn more about the services they provide and see how easy managing a livestock operation should be.