Cattle

utility remains such as the head, we can conclude that slaughtering and butchering was done away form the site (Arbuckle, 2009). Another indication of cattle management can be seen through the difference in ages in skeletal profiles…

OESTRUS SYNCHRONISATION IN CATTLE SHELEMBE KHOLEKA INTRODUCTION Most beef and dairy farms in Africa use a pasture based breeding and calf rearing system which requires them to manage their herds such that calving and maximum milk production coincides with the period when the grass and pasture is good and nutritious which mainly occurs during spring and early summer (Xu et al., 1997; Lane et al., 2008). In order to maintain short breeding and calving seasons that would result in calving and peak…

The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog This dog is intelligent and very active. The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle dog will not be happy staying in the house for long periods of time. They are herding dogs and need exercise. They are often a one person dog. They can be cautious and not trust strangers, so they are good watch dogs. They will weigh 35 to 50 pounds and are 17 to 20 inches. They have bobbed tails. They have thick, weather-resistant coats. They are blue speckled or red…

The results of analysis on table 1 presented the demographic characteristics of cattle farmers in the study area. A large proportion were male (95.9%) than the female (4.1%), which is an indication that male participated more than female in the awareness and the use of crop residue urea feeding technology. The findings also revealed that majority (40 – 50 years) of cattle farmers are in their middle ages which implies that age was an important variable as it reflects the physical strength for…

Throughout the world, cattle breeders use a number of methods to manage the breeding of livestock. These methods are used to retain desired qualities in both beef and dairy cattle. One of the most prominent methods is known as line breeding. This practice is used over a large span of time, in order to insure desired qualities are retained over a number of generations. When used properly over a great number of years, qualities can be maintained indefinitely. The process involves keeping a genetic…

the growth stimulant to the bloodstream. There was been was studies that have shown that he use some implants and the repeated use of implants may cause a decreased percent of cattle grading USDAS choice and may lower palatability of the meat product when finished. All Producers should talk with the buyers of their cattle to determine the correct implant protocol. Recombinant…

Important Factors When Training Cattle for Winter Grazing When winter rolls in with its snowfalls, you may feel that you need to bring out the feed wagon each day to provide nourishment to your cattle. You are mistaken in this, though, since you can train cattle to find the grass by digging in the snow. By understanding the following key facts, you can successfully train your cattle to participate in winter grazing, even with snow being on the grass. Understand That Cattle Are Capable of…

are essential for life, or are they? Recently, dairy products have come under speculation as a true health food. In the essay, “Is Milk a Health Food?”, written by a student, Arthur Knopf, he explains the negative characteristics of dairy and the cattle industry on our…

Jalisco Will Have 61 Checkpoints for Electronic Cattle ID The objective is the eradication of tuberculosis and bovine brucellosis in the state; the 61 REEMO checkpoints will be in 31 municipalities As part of the Strategic Project for the Eradication of Tuberculosis and Bovine Brucellosis in Jalisco, 61 checkpoints of the Electronic Registry of Mobilization (REEMO per its acronym in Spanish) will be located in 31 municipalities in order to make health control more efficient. With this measure,…

making better genetic decisions that would increase the amount of net profit you, as a cattle producer could earn. That is what I would like to talk to you about today. I have a very small cattle production that I am trying to build. I am growing into my herd and want to make the best informed decisions possible to enhance the production and marketability of my animals. I know that I am not alone, and that other cattle…