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It really isn't, if you stop and think about it. It takes more fuel, labour, feed and fertilizer to grow, harvest, store and bring feed to cattle that are kept indoors than it does to just let the cows do the work themselves. Sure it takes less land to feed X number of cows in a feedlot versus grazing the same number of cows in a pasture environment as far as efficiency in land use is concerned, but it's not efficient as far as labour, fuel, feed and fertilizer costs are concerned. It's also inefficient when you have to use equipment (fuel and labour) to clean out the manure that has accumulated in the sheds every year.
But to answer your question, it's because you can hold a larger number of animals on a smaller piece of land and feed them higher-quality feeds in an intensive CAFO operation than you can with a pasture/grass-fed operation.
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What is the difference between flink and a herd of cows?
Flink is an open-source stream processing framework for real-time data analytics, while a herd of cows refers to a group of domesticated cattle. Flink is designed for processing and analyzing streaming data, while a herd of cows is a group of animals typically kept for agricultural purposes such as milk production or meat.
Why it is more efficient to produce meat from cattle indoors?
Because outdoors cattle will burn off the energy that is used for meat production. If they are kept indoors they will have more energy to use for the conversion of feed into meat.
Are there more cows in the north or the south Island?
more in the south
How long do cows mate?
Cows can breed for as long as they are productive, which can range from one to 15 years or more.
Why are test crosses done on bulls rather than cows?
Test crosses are typically done on bulls because they can produce a larger number of offspring in a shorter period of time compared to cows. This allows for a quicker and more efficient evaluation of the genetic traits being tested. Additionally, using bulls avoids the potential complications of multiple mating partners when testing a particular genetic trait.
What are the type of cowshed?
There are many kinds of cowsheds for all different kinds of cows. There are sheds for milking cows, for calves to drink milk, for pregnant cows, for quarantined cows, for multiple breeds to live together, for abandoned cows, for male cows, and much more.
Where can I find more information on sheds usa?
Sheds usa has those manufactured sheds that come in 4 pieces, you get them out of the box and then assemble yourself. They are cheaper than normal sheds, because you do the work, you can go to www.shedsusa.com for more.
What sheds more a shitzu or a beagle?
The Shih Tzu sheds less than most other breeds, including the Beagle, which sheds moderately or heavily.
What is the comparative for efficient?
More efficient and most efficient are the comparative and superlative forms of "efficient".
Who sheds more hair dogs or humans?
people
Are there more elephants or cows on the streets of India?
cows
What sheds more beagles or puggles?
puggles fer sureee
Do have to have 4 cows and 4 chickens to get a sheep in Harvest Moon ds?
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Does the Australian Kelpie shed?
Yes, the Australian Kelpie sheds more than the average shorthaired dog.
Are steel storage sheds more valuable than plastic storage sheds?
Steel sheds will hold up to strong winds better and can also be bolted to the ground easier if need be.
What is the difference between flink and a herd of cows?
Flink is an open-source stream processing framework for real-time data analytics, while a herd of cows refers to a group of domesticated cattle. Flink is designed for processing and analyzing streaming data, while a herd of cows is a group of animals typically kept for agricultural purposes such as milk production or meat.
Why it is more efficient to produce meat from cattle indoors?
Because outdoors cattle will burn off the energy that is used for meat production. If they are kept indoors they will have more energy to use for the conversion of feed into meat.
