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the bull does not gain the upper hand. The animal should be 

 thoroughly trained to being tied and led when a calf. If 

 this is done, he never forgets it, and may be tied or led at any 

 time later, even if handled only at long intervals. 



A plenty of exercise is one of the most important factors 

 in preventing a bull from becoming vicious. It is also well 

 to have his stall or paddock so located and constructed that 

 he can see the other cattle and the attendants. Solitary 

 confinement in an isolated box stall is not conducive toward 

 the development of a quiet disposition in a bull. 



Care should be taken that the bull never has a chance to 

 learn to use his really enormous strength in breaking fences, 

 gates, tie straps, etc. Keeping everything strong and in 

 good repair will do much toward keeping the bull in sub- 

 jection. 



In leading a bull a staff should be used. In case he is 

 regularly tied in the barn, a large, strong halter may be used, 

 or a special bull stanchion, as preferred. 



