What are the precautions for beef cattle farming? Key points farmers must read
As living standards improve, spending power has risen significantly, which has also driven the development and progress of many industries. Beef prices on the market are now stable and profits are relatively high, so many people want to raise beef cattle. So what should be noted in beef cattle farming? Below, Qinnong Network brings you the precautions for beef cattle farming.
1. Cattle shed construction
The cattle shed is where beef cattle grow, living there from calf to market weight, so its construction is crucial. First, the shed must be sturdy and durable; beef cattle are large in build, and if the shed is not sturdy, it is easily damaged by their collisions. The shed is best built in a spot sheltered from the wind and facing the sun, with ample water and convenient transportation, which benefits the cattle's drinking, feeding and transport. In addition, the shed must maintain good ventilation and light transmission, have good drainage, and ensure warmth in winter and coolness in summer, with protection against rain and snow.
2. Breed selection
Before farming, you must first understand the types of beef cattle: which beef cattle have good constitution, grow fast, have strong disease resistance, and what kind of environment they are suited to. All these questions need to be considered. Breeds currently farmed in China include: Luxi Yellow Cattle, Limousin cattle, Charolais cattle and Simmental cattle. These breeds were originally foreign breeds, and after being introduced to China and crossbred with local yellow cattle, they are suited to farming in China's environment. Their market weight can reach over a thousand jin, and they have fairly strong disease resistance, so they are now widely farmed in China.
3. Disinfection and disease prevention
Diseases in beef cattle spread extremely fast and have a high mortality rate, and they are not easy to cure, so carrying out disinfection and disease prevention measures is very important. The cattle shed should be disinfected on a large scale regularly to stop pathogens from developing. People and objects that may carry pathogens must be kept out of the farming site; anyone and anything entering the farming site must undergo disinfection. In addition, vaccines should be injected promptly; vaccines cost relatively little but can effectively prevent and control many diseases. Never fail to inject vaccines because you do not take it seriously. Once a disease spreads, the consequences are very serious.
4. Feed formulation
Feed formulation is extremely critical in beef cattle farming. Many farmers are new to this industry, have little rearing experience and do not understand feed formulas. Some add feed in a chaotic way, causing feed costs to be too high, while others mix it unevenly, causing beef cattle malnutrition and making them thinner and weaker. So what counts as a reasonable mix? Beef cattle feed is divided into roughage and concentrate, and the feed mix differs for every farm. It should be matched according to the cattle's age in months, weight, breed and locally available feed, and the feed formula should also be fine-tuned regularly based on weight.
The above are the precautions for beef cattle farming brought to you by Qinnong Network. Before deciding to farm beef cattle, you must learn the professional basic knowledge well and master good farming techniques, so as to minimize risks and increase profits.