A Detailed Guide to Homemade Cattle Feed Formulas and Preparation Methods

Currently, the types of feed for raising and farming cattle are divided into six major categories: roughage, concentrate feed, succulent feed, animal-based feed, mineral feed and feed additives. Below is an introduction to homemade cattle feed formulas.

1. Homemade Cattle Feed Formulas

1. Concentrate formula for fattening cattle within one year of age: corn 60%, soybean cake 12%, wheat 13%, fish meal 3%, oil and fat 10%, bone meal 10%, salt 0.5%.

2. Concentrate formula for fattening adult cattle: corn 67%, soybean cake 5%, wheat bran 10%, sorghum 8%, stone powder and shell powder 7% each, salt 7%, baking soda 2%, oil and fat 3%, an appropriate amount of vitamin A.

3. Daily ration formula for fattening cattle: silage 25 kg, hay 4 kg; the concentrate is determined according to the condition of the fattening cattle. Calcium phosphate or calcium carbonate 0.0038 kg; if the cattle are heavier, it can be appropriately increased in proportion.

2. Feeding Management of Fattening Cattle

1. Feed formulas should be formulated according to the fattening stage of the cattle, body weight and the feed situation of the location.

2. Beef cattle are raised in groups according to body weight, size, strength and weakness, and the feeding amount is given quantitatively as required.

3. Feed processing personnel must be conscientious and responsible; all types of beef cattle feed, especially additives, must be fully stirred and mixed evenly before being fed to the cattle.

Feed formulas are not set in stone either; appropriate adjustments should be made according to various factors such as the cattle breed, feed type and the size of the cattle.