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What to feed cattle to get the best marbling?
Grain, and plenty of it. Corn or barley will get your cattle fat enough to have great marbling when slaughtered and quartered.
Is it okay to feed cattle with chick booster crumble?
No. This feed is meant for chicks, not cattle. There may be animal by-products in there that could be harmful to cattle, as in the form of risk of BSE prions, not to mention the protein and fat content may be too high for your animals' needs.
How is corn good for cattle and hogs?
It is used as a feed, seed and silage. It is also a high-energy feed source necessary for fattening up cattle and hogs for slaughter, since it puts on fat quickly when fed in high amounts.
What trait of beef cattle has the greatest economic importance?
The trait of beef cattle that has the greatest economic importance is their growth rate. Faster-growing cattle reach market weight more quickly, leading to reduced feed costs and increased profitability for producers. Additionally, efficient feed conversion and desirable carcass traits, such as marbling and muscle development, further enhance the economic value of beef cattle in the market.
Is it safe to feed cattle sweet feed?
Yes, but it is not acceptable for dairy cattle.
Is it true that cows get fat because they only poo once a week?
No, this is not true, cattle have bowel movements approximately 5-6 times a day. Cattle are only fat when either pregnant or when being raised for meat purposes. Dairy cattle usually are not fat, however, some may have more meat as their body will convert the feed differently than others may.
How profitable are cattle?
Not very profitable, thanks to increased prices in fertilizer, feed, and fuel to feed and care for cattle.
Why are hereford cattle used for meat?
Hereford cattle are used for meat because they are primarily beef cattle that are hardy, they are docile, have excellent foraging abilities (feed conversion), and when crossed with other breeds they strengthen the qualities of the meat, primarily the marbling ratio (meat to fat, enough fat dispersed throughout the meat, not too much, not too little.
Can citrus peels be used as cattle feed?
No. Citrus peels have a bitter taste which can turn off cattle from eating the feed.
What are body condition scores in cattle?
It is a means of measuring the amount of fat that cattle are carrying to determine health, fertility, and feed efficiency of that animal. BCS's are mainly performed in cows and heifers, but it's not uncommon to do a BCS on a bull either.
Where can you buy a cattle prod in Ontario?
Your local feed-store, be it PeaveyMart or any similar livestock feed stores will supply a cattle prod.
What is the average feed conversion ratio for beef cattle on full feed?
Cattle average from 5.5 to 6.5 lbs of feed per lb of gain. These numbers can vary a lot depending on weight of cattle entering the feedyard, genetic background etc...
