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All About BovinesAmerica has a love affair with cows .
Cattle grace and graze upon many farms , if not most farms in the United States .
cows , to many people , are the quintessential farm creature .
From Angus to Senepol to rare breeds like the Milking Devon or the Randall Lineback to substitute bovine such as yack , there are a dizzying number of breed to consider adding to your farm .
ThePopular Farming Series : Cattleissue has everything you need to know from choosing a breed to handling cows to breeding techniques . With beautiful photograph and in - profundity articles , Cattle is a must - have for any cattle enthusiast or small farmer .
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What You ’ll FindAs an all - encompassing usher to grow cattle , you ’ll find helpful and interesting information about all aspects of Bos taurus breeds , oxen husbandry , breeding and calving , daily care , shelter from rough conditions and disease , and even some advice on how to understand cattle behaviour when handling your ruck in “ Think Like A Cow . ”
“ Cattle reason differently than we do . A cow ’s instincts and thought processes equip her to seek out the best grass , guard her calf from predators , and recollect the location of a water system reference or mountain lead she ’s used only once in her lifetime ( or a bee ’s nest she bump into last class ) . … Cattle were originally fair game animals , bank on smell and heap to observe predator , and respond to peril by fleeing or scrap . They instinctively revere something strange or new that they do n’t understand ; “ agitate or flight of stairs ” is a deeply ingrained survival response . They are very zippy to foreign sights , sounds or reek ; they are ready to run or stand their terra firma and oppose if cornered or to protect a calf . Their ears are more sensitive to noise than ours and their wide - angle sight ( oculus set far apart so each oculus can see a dissimilar picture to the side and to the rear ) enable them to see an approaching predator from almost any direction . ” – Heather Smith Thomas
PFS : Cattle has all the information you take to get started with your bovine herdor to see more about how to lift and care for your cattle . If you have n’t started your ruck , you ’ll find helpful breed profiles to aid you in take what multiply to add to your farm .
Bovine BonanzaThere are an awful number of breeds to pick out from when decide what type of oxen to elevate .
From Hereford to Limousin to Murray Grey or the unusual Ankole - Watusi , there is a lot turn over , such as clime , hardiness , size and temperament .
Or how about dairy cattle ? There is the iconic Holstein with its inglorious and white coloring or the soft - eyed Brown Swiss , but to pick a strain you ’ll have to consider Milk River production , fertility , length of service , mood and average size of it .
There ’s a lot to acknowledge andPopular Farming ’s Bos taurus issue can direct you in the right directionwith its in - depth strain profile and helpful advice , such as that offered in “ Makin ’ Milk . ”
“ All [ dairy cows ] breeds have their good qualities and their not - so - good quality . Your pick in breeds will count on what you require to fulfill in your dairy farm operation . For example , if you want to milk lots of cows year - round and trade all of your Milk River to a dairy cooperative or other good emptor , then you should look at Holsteins or Jerseys . If you desire to seasonally milk cow in a commercial dairy - grazing performance , consider Ayrshires , Jerseys , Guernseys or Milking Shorthorns . Thinking about making a commercial , value - supply business , like making high mallow or butter ? island of Jersey , Brown Swiss or Guernseys would be your best bet ; or do you want a folk cow ( or a few ) to provide both meat and Milk River ? Milking Shorthorns , Dexters , Dutch Belted , Kerry or Milking Devons are honest choices . ” – Carol EkariusIf you are still looking formore entropy about breed , breeding , calving or feeding and lodging cattle , each clause provides links and author , but you may also turn to the Resources section for an in - depth itemization of stock organizations , provision houses , vet organisation , periodicals , and much more .
How To … From break up to milking to making high mallow to building field shelters or recognize a sick cow , there ’s a lot to know about raising kine . Popular Farming ’s Cattle issue can offer help :
“ Cattle are easy to care for if a herd manager is observant of his kine and employs proper direction techniques . A variety of ailments can affect Bos taurus , but most can be avoided with effective management or can be successfully treated if caught early . It is of import to observe your cows ’s behavior when they ’re sizeable so that if an complaint does light upon , you will be able-bodied to discover quickly that something is wrong and start appropriate intervention fast . Knowing the basics about cattle health can also help the herd manager place problem when they arise , as well as keep the herd goodish and glad . ” – Clell V. Bagley , DVM
Beyond the PastureYou do n’t have to see your cattle graze in the plain all day .
There are a circumstances of activities that cattle owners join in with their bovine . Popular Farming ’s Bos taurus bear witness you some of the many option . From saddleback preparation your steer to learning how to drive oxen to turn fields and root for logarithm to link 4 - henry and teaching your moo-cow tricks , there are more fun - filled cattle activities than you ever suppose .
Take your kine beyond the pasture to show them at state fairs or 4 - H competitions . you’re able to even offer your favourite cow as a therapy fauna for troubled children and the elderly . If you ’d like to try another bovine stock , try yack or H2O buffalo , which are known for their meat , Milk River and docile temperaments .
Whether get cattle for the first time or improve an exist herd , Popular Farming ’s oxen has all the selective information you need to raise , breed and bask your cows — it ’s an essential imagination for anyone concerned in raising bovine .
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Prehistory to PastureCattle have played a life-sustaining character in human existence since the early put down history . Learn how we have relied on bovines throughout history . By Ann Larkin Hansen
imagine Like A CowKnowing how to handle cattle read prison term and experience — both are full of life for right ruck management . Get tips on how to become the cattle hirer of your herd . By Heather Smith Thomas
Get the BeefBeef oxen are promiscuous to raise and can be a solid author of income for your farm . Find out if one of these many breeds can fill your pastures . By Heather Smith Thomas
Tarawa-Makin ’ MilkYou do n’t require a huge farm to have dairy farm cattle ; even small farmers can savor the profits of milk cows . Discover these dairy delight . By Carol Ekarius
An Endangered DozenPreserving rare cattle stock can help to corroborate bovine hereditary diversity . Learn more about these scupper breeds and how you may assist . By Cherie Langlois
Alternative BovidaeThere are more bovines to choose from than the distinctive Holstein . open up your eye to these alternative to a find a bovid best for you . By Sue Weaver
Bovine BasicsIf you have a belittled kine ruck or just a single barnyard bovine , you ’ll want to jazz the low - down about cattle care . Get the bedrock here!By Carol Ekarius
Calving CrazeBreeding is an important part of any cows farm . Beef up your noesis before calving sentence hits your farm . By Ann Larkin Hansen
Herd HealthCattle can suffer a variety of illnesses , but with proper management your herd can have a clean pecker of health . Get a veterinarian ’s lead about how to prevent and treat bovine ailments . By Clell V. Bagley , DVM
Go supergrass - Fed!Pasture - finished kick programs are good to the land , the granger and the consumer — not to note , the cattle ! Find out if going grass - fed fits your farm . By Jim Gerrish
Have oxen , Need Shelter?Cattle are sturdy animals , but they still postulate security from harsh weather and acute sunshine . Use these plan to build protection for your cattle . By Autumn Foushée
Milk ManiaThere is no dearth of goods that can be made with cow ’s Milk River . Discover the overplus of products you could make if you ’ve set out milk!By Sara Bredesen
clever Ways to Enjoy CattleCattle can do more than low and chew aside the day . Explore the amplitude of bodily function you could join in with your cattle . By Sue Weaver
GlossaryCattle lingo explicate .
ResourcesBreed associations , veterinarian organisation , supplying houses and more .
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