Detailed Explanation of Management Techniques for Luxi Yellow Cattle Calves
The Luxi yellow cattle is a herbivorous ruminant livestock, one of the four major Central Plains yellow cattle breeds in our country, produced in Shandong, Jining and other areas. The Luxi yellow cattle has a large body size, stable genetic performance, is relatively tolerant of coarse feed, and is easy to manage. It can be used for plowing fields and for meat, and is also one of the world's relatively famous beef cattle breeds. Its popularity in our country is also relatively high, so how should calves be managed during the breeding process? Let's take a look together with the editor below.
1. Weaning management
The Luxi yellow cattle has a very tall body, well-developed forelimbs, and very developed muscles. In the past, it was originally used as the main plowing cattle for farmers' cultivation, but as agriculture has become increasingly mechanized, the Luxi yellow cattle gradually withdrew from this role. Nowadays it is mainly raised for meat. Luxi yellow cattle calves generally nurse for about half a year, and after half a year they must begin to be weaned, the purpose of which is to prepare the cow for her next calf. Therefore, attention must be paid to weaning the calves in a timely manner. If they are still nursing after half a year, the calves need to be separated from the cows and raised separately.
2. Timely supplementary feeding
When the calf is born, it should be fed feed and water promptly and as early as possible, which can greatly reduce the pressure on the cow during nursing. During the first 30 days after birth, the cow's milk can satisfy the calf's nutritional and water needs for growth. However, after 30 days, some feed should be appropriately added for the calf, because this prevents the calf from becoming overly dependent on the cow's milk, prepares it for later weaning, allows the calf to gradually adapt to feed, and makes the later weaning work relatively simpler. But note that when feeding feed, feed more green grass and try to avoid coarse feed, because the calf's digestive system is not yet fully developed and it has some difficulty digesting coarse feed. The specific amount should be added appropriately according to the calf's growth condition.
3. Reasonable exercise
During the 1-2 weeks after the calf is born, the calf should be given sufficient free space for activity, and the stocking density should be appropriately increased. It is best to let the calves run and exercise outside. This is because it can effectively increase the firmness of Luxi yellow cattle meat, strengthen beef quality, and also improve the disease resistance of the cattle body, strengthen the cattle's physique, make the cattle healthier and healthier, and greatly increase their appetite. However, in winter, because the temperature is low, the cattle must not be allowed to leave the cattle shed at this time. Attention should be paid to keeping them warm to prevent colds.
4. Disease prevention and control
In the process of raising Luxi yellow cattle, special attention must be paid to the sanitation of the cattle shed, cleaning up manure in a timely manner, paying attention to the hygiene of the calves, reducing pathogens in the cattle shed, and lowering the incidence rate of calves. This is because calves are at their most fragile stage of the entire growth process and have the weakest defense system. If the environment is also particularly unclean and unsanitary, it will increase the incidence rate of calves and have a relatively large impact on the normal growth and development of calves. In severe cases, it may even cause the death of calves. Therefore, the sanitation of the cattle shed is very important, and everyone must pay special attention to it when breeding.
The above four points are the calf management methods for raising Luxi yellow cattle. Calves are at their most fragile time and are also most susceptible to disease infection, so everyone should give at least two vaccinations per year when breeding. Giving vaccinations well in spring and autumn each year can very well control the occurrence of diseases. Conduct regular inspections every day, and if any abnormal conditions are found, check them promptly and take corresponding measures. To learn more related information, please continue to follow Qinnong Web.