What are the precautions for raising cattle in summer? These are the points farmers must keep in mind
As the weather gets hotter and hotter now, we have gradually entered the season of midsummer. This is also a season that major farmers need to pay special attention to, especially for cattle farmers, because the high-temperature environment in summer has a very great impact on cattle growth. Therefore, when raising cattle in summer, there are many things we need to pay attention to. So today, the editor has brought you the precautions for raising cattle in summer. Let us take a look below!
1. Pay attention to ingested substances
When raising cattle in summer, you must pay attention to some harmful substances and prevent cattle from ingesting them. Many times, for convenience, farmers will prepare a large amount of feed for the cattle all at once, letting the cattle eat whenever hungry, which also leaves them with much more free time. Although this seems to reduce manpower, the harm to the cattle is relatively great. This is because for some vegetable-type feeds, if stored for too long, they will produce a large amount of nitrite. If cattle ingest nitrite, it will lead to poisoning. In mild cases, it reduces appetite and causes diarrhea; in severe cases, it can lead to death.
Therefore, when preparing feed, we must pay attention to the amount used. The feed in the trough should be based on the cattle eating enough, and it must not be placed too much; leftover feed should also be removed in time. Especially in the high-temperature summer season, feed is very prone to mold and rot. You must not put out a large amount of feed just to save money, otherwise it will have the opposite effect. Also note that when feeding, you must not feed young seedlings such as corn and sorghum. This is because these foods will also cause poisoning reactions in cattle and seriously affect cattle growth, so everyone must pay more attention.
2. Feeding amount
As just mentioned, when feeding, we must pay attention to controlling the feeding amount. In particular, tender forage must not be given too much, because even though tender grass is nutritious, easy to digest and succulent, it also contains a kind of saponin that is harmful to the cattle stomach, and saponin will cause great harm to the gastric mucosa of cattle. It is also irreversible, and the harm is even greater especially for those whose gastrointestinal function has not yet matured. Therefore, when feeding feed, everyone must pay attention to controlling the amount well; it must not be eaten in excess, and in severe cases it may lead to death.
3. Cattle shed management
There is relatively a lot of rain in summer, and the temperature is also relatively high. Therefore, before entering summer, we should carry out a comprehensive inspection of the cattle shed. In particular, check whether there are leaks in places such as doors and windows; if there are, they must be repaired in time. This avoids rain entering the shed and affecting cattle growth. Then ventilation work should be done well, and cattle manure should be cleaned regularly, otherwise it is very easy to breed bacteria. This will not only harm the cattle, but also have a relatively large impact on the keepers. Then it is necessary to prepare sufficient drinking water, ensure air quality, and ensure normal cattle growth from all aspects.
The above is a brief introduction to the precautions for raising cattle in summer. There are very many places we need to pay attention to when raising cattle in summer. Everyone must pay more attention to avoid some unnecessary losses. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!