 Along Wyoming's highways, cattle drives are not an unfamiliar sight. Frequently motorists will encounter cowboys moving cattle on their roadways. There are a few things that are important to remember. First, and most important, slow down. In most traffic situations, everyone will be safe for its slower speeds. Keep a careful watch, not only for cattle, but also cowboys on horseback and dogs. Remember too that cattle and horses hooves weren't meant for pavement. These animals have very little traction on road services. Cowboys hate it when you honk your horn or try and speed through the herd. Loud noises can spook the animals. Sometimes ranchers will post a flagger ahead of the herd to alert oncoming drivers of cattle on the roadway or in the barrel pit. So next time you see some cattle on a roadway, slow down, watch carefully, and you should have no trouble easing on through and going on your way. From the University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service, I'm Barton Stamm.