How much does a cow cost, and how do you raise it well?

China has a rich history of cattle farming. In ancient poetry we already learn of the story of “the shepherd boy riding an ox”, showing that people had experience raising cattle back then. Nowadays there are many cattle breeds, and people choose different breeds to raise depending on their farming goals. So how much does a cow cost? How can you raise it well?

1. How much does a cow cost?

As everyone knows, there are many cattle breeds now, such as water buffalo, yellow cattle and beef cattle, and their prices differ as well. Besides that, they are also affected by factors such as weight, region and place of origin, so the exact price of a cow depends on the situation.

Take the Simmental cattle we are familiar with: the price varies quite a lot with different quality. For 120-250KG, the price is generally 1500-3500 yuan per head; for 300-400KG, the price is 4000-5000 yuan per head. For Limousin cattle weighing 250-300KG, the price is 3000-4000 yuan per head; for Charolais cattle, 150-250KG costs 1300-3000 yuan per head, and 300-400KG costs 3000-4500 yuan per head; Luxi yellow cattle are more expensive than other cattle, generally 2000-5000 yuan per head for 150-350KG.

So when buying calves, you must choose a suitable, easy-to-raise cow according to your own farming goals.

2. How can you raise a cow well?

1. Choose an environment suitable for its growth

Generally speaking, you should choose a place with convenient transport, plenty of sunlight, and warm winters and cool summers for the cattle shed. That way the cattle grow faster and healthier.

2. Choose a suitable breed

Generally speaking, the cattle breed is a key factor in whether the cattle you raise are profitable. If it is a good breed, the chance of illness is lower, they sell better, and they grow faster.

3. Feed reasonably

When raising cattle, generally start by feeding green grass, then supplement with some nutritious feed according to their growth needs. Do not feed moldy feed normally, to avoid intestinal diseases. Also clean up leftover feed residue in time and provide clean drinking water in time. Especially in hot summers, they drink more water, which helps lower their temperature and relieve the heat.

4. Prevent diseases in cattle

Cattle farmers fear illness in their cattle the most, because once they get sick it affects economic returns. So usually pay attention to keeping the cattle shed clean, disinfect regularly, and once you find something abnormal such as their mental state, treat them with medicine in time. Of course, do not use medicine blindly yourself; you can explain the situation to your local veterinary drug store and then treat the right cause. Generally speaking, cattle have fairly good resistance, and as long as they are fed properly the chance of illness is not great. Also do deworming work regularly to protect their intestinal health.

In summary, I believe everyone now has some understanding of how much a cow costs and how to raise it well. I hope this helps you.