Cattle Social Structure and Hierarchy Cattle are highly social animals that live in complex social groups called herds. Within these herds, cattle establish a social hierarchy that determines the order of priority and access to resources like food, water, and mates. Understanding the social structure and hierarchy in cattle herds is important for cattle owners … Read more
Cattle Senses Cattle rely heavily on their senses to perceive and understand the world around them. Their insights help them find food, detect predators, interact with other cattle, and generally survive in their environment. In this blog post, we will talk in-depth at the primary senses of cattle and how they experience the world. 1. … Read more
Grain Rations for Beef Cattle Feeding grain rations to beef cattle can be an effective way to increase weight gain and improve the marbling and quality grade of the meat. However, improper grain-feeding practices can lead to health issues in cattle. In this blog article,we will provide a complete guide to supplementing beef cattle diets … Read more
Normal Cattle Behavior and Activities Cattle are herd animals that display distinct patterns of behavior and daily activities. Understanding regular cattle behavior is crucial for cattle owners and ranchers to ensure the health and welfare of their livestock. In this blog article, we will provide you a comprehensive overview of typical cattle behaviors and routines … Read more
Silage and haylage making for cattle involves the process of preserving and storing forage crops as fermented feeds to ensure optimum nutrition and health for the animals. This practice helps to efficiently utilize seasonal forage surpluses and provide a consistent food source throughout the year. Harvesting the crops at the optimal moisture content and achieving … Read more
Testing Forage Quality for Cattle Cattle nutrition is crucial for health, growth, and production. The major component of most cattle diets is forage, including pasture, hay, and silage. Testing the nutritional quality of forages is crucial in formulating balanced rations that meet cattle requirements. In this blog article, we will provide cattle owners with a … Read more
Basic Nutrient Requirements for Beef Cattle Raising healthy and productive beef cattle requires meeting their basic nutritional needs. Cattle nutrition is complex, but understanding beef cattle’s fundamental nutrient requirements can help producers formulate optimal rations. In this blog article, we will provide an overview of the basic nutritional requirements for beef cattle and critical considerations … Read more
Most Common Forages Fed to Cattle Cattle are ruminant animals, meaning they have a four-compartment stomach that allows them to digest fibrous feeds that monogastric animals cannot. The cow’s rumen contains microbes that ferment and break down roughage into nutrients that cattle can absorb. Forages like hay, silage, and pasture grasses are the foundation of … Read more
Nutrition for a Healthy Cow Herd Proper nutrition is crucial for maintaining a healthy and productive cow herd. What a dairy cow eats can significantly impact milk production, reproduction, overall health, and longevity. When formulating rations for dairy cattle, the goal should be to provide adequate amounts of nutrients required to support various physiological functions. … Read more
Bull Management for Breeding Soundness Selecting genetically superior bulls and managing them properly is crucial for ensuring breeding soundness and reproductive efficiency in cattle herds. Proper bull management involves evaluating bulls for fertility and providing optimal nutrition, housing, and health care. In this comprehensive approach helps maintain bulls in peak physical condition for sustaining breeding … Read more