How To Take Care Of Cows - Tips For Beginners

Rearing cows can be a good source of income. It
can be a tedious process as in raising other
farm animals but it is one profitable venture.
There are three types of cows. One type is
raised for production of dairy products like
milk, butter and cheese, the other is raised for
its meat called beef. The third kind is used as
drafts. Knowing how to take care of cows is very
important so that you can get quality products
from your cows. Naturally, you have to feed them
well and keep them away from diseases. You have
to keep them strong and healthy for whatever
purpose they may serve.

The first tip on how to take care of cows is to
provide your cows a good area of pasture for
grazing. Grass feeding is ideal for cows. It is
approximated that a cow needs one to two acres
of grazing land. Also, those who live in dry
regions require more acres of grazing land per
cow. They need to graze to have good health and
to have plenty of exercise they need. However,
if it is not enough pasture especially if you
have little land or because of the climate
changes, supplement hay, alfalfa, corn and grain
as your cow food. Make sure that you give your
cows enough fresh water daily. It is said that a
full grown cow can consume about 20 gallons of
water per day so make sure it gets adequate
supply of water.

Aside from providing them shelter, another tip
on how to take care of cows is to place a good
fencing. Since cattle need to graze freely they
should be left alone for some time. The only way
to ensure that they will not stray is to fence
your property with barbed or woven wire which
can be at least 4 feet high. This can guard your
cows and make them stay within the boundaries of
the fenced land. Sometimes cow ranchers tie
their cows to an object held firmly on the
ground so that they can graze freely. While this
is okay, fencing your property is the best way to
keep your cows guarded.

The next tip on how to take care of cows is to
provide them with shelter. Cattle are huge
animals so you need to provide them with enough
space. They need a place where they can be
protected from the sun and heat during summer
and the rainy and cold days especially during
winter. The shelter need not look exceptional.
It just needs to have a space where there is
adequate ventilation. Also keep in mind that you
have to separate the cattle from the drafts
unless you have to mate them already. Make sure
to clean their shelter daily so that they will
not get sick because of their unhealthy
surroundings. If your cows are kept inside a
barn, be sure to clean the stalls and give them
fresh straw every day.

There are many other tips on how to take care of
cows which include keeping them away from lice
and parasites. Make sure that they are
de-wormed. Vaccinations are also advised to keep
your cattle away from diseases. Let the
veterinarian have your cattle checked regularly
so that they can be given proper medication or
vitamins and minerals supplements. You should
also brush their hair and touch them. Lastly,
although cattle are generally gentle animals,
keep caution in handling them because they are
big animals and they can accidentally hurt you.


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feeding cattle? Raising cattle can improve
quality of life and provide great satisfaction
and responsibility for families. Explore your
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