What are the precautions for beef cattle fattening? These points are key
As society continues to advance, farming techniques are also constantly improving. In order to shorten the farming cycle so that cattle can be quickly finished and sent to market, while also ensuring body weight and increasing economic returns, many farmers choose to fatten beef cattle. However, there are many points to pay attention to during the fattening period so that beef cattle can grow quickly and well and maximize profits. Let's take a look with Qinnong Network at the precautions for beef cattle fattening.
1. Choose a suitable fattening group
The breed and body type of beef cattle are extremely important to the fattening effect. In addition to choosing good breeds of beef cattle for fattening, other circumstances must also be considered. For example, when fattening feeder cattle, a suitable age should be chosen. Generally, feeder cattle at 1.5-2 years old can be sent to market after 3-4 months of fattening and can obtain relatively large economic returns. When selecting, it is best to choose uncastrated beef cattle, that is, cattle that have not been gelded. This is because when bulls grow, the testes secrete testosterone, which participates in blood production and metabolism, promotes calcium balance in the beef cattle's body, speeds up growth and improves feed conversion rate, and the meat quality is good, with a higher lean meat percentage and less fat. Therefore, when fattening, it is best to choose bulls, but those over two years old must be castrated, otherwise the meat quality will be affected.
2. Provide a suitable raising environment
Environmental factors also have a great impact on beef cattle. During beef cattle fattening, the environment suitable for beef cattle growth should be improved, which can promote the growth and weight gain of beef cattle and achieve the best fattening effect. First of all, the cattle shed must be kept clean and hygienic. The ground must be dry and should not be damp and dark. Ventilation conditions must be good. The shed should be cleaned in time. The manure and filth of the beef cattle should be dealt with promptly every day, and the bedding straw should be changed frequently. The pen environment should be somewhat quiet to avoid disturbing the beef cattle. Feeding utensils and pens should be disinfected regularly to reduce pathogen intrusion.
3. Reasonable feeding
During beef cattle fattening, the feed ratio must be balanced. A mixed method of roughage, concentrate and dry feed can be used to improve the palatability for beef cattle, increase appetite and promote growth. During fattening, some additives can also be added to the feed, such as vitamins, calcium and other trace elements, which are beneficial to beef cattle growth and improve feed utilization. The principle of feeding is to feed less and add frequently, so that the beef cattle compete for food when eating rather than becoming averse to eating. Only in this way can they eat more. When fattening in summer, the temperature is relatively high and the appetite of beef cattle declines slightly. At this time, the high-temperature period at noon should be avoided, and the feeding amount should be increased as much as possible in the morning and evening.
4. Do a good job in disease prevention and deworming
During fattening, diseases and parasites have an important impact on beef cattle fattening. Daily observation work should be done well every day, observing the spirit, diet and defecation of the beef cattle. Once abnormalities are found, the cause should be identified in time and the right medicine should be given. In addition, the cattle body should be wiped frequently, which can promote blood circulation and eliminate external parasites. Internal parasites should be dewormed in time. Deworming should be carried out promptly in the two seasons of spring and autumn, and highly effective, low-toxicity drugs can be used.
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