Grain, and plenty of it. Corn or barley will get your cattle fat enough to have great marbling when slaughtered and quartered.
A wagyu is any of a group of Japanese breeds of cattle which are predisposed to marbling when made into meat.
Oh, my friend, all cattle breeds have their own unique qualities and flavors. It really depends on personal preference and how the cattle are raised and cared for. Remember, the best meat comes from happy and well-cared-for animals, no matter the breed.
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.
Yes, but it is not acceptable for dairy cattle.
Not very profitable, thanks to increased prices in fertilizer, feed, and fuel to feed and care for cattle.
Angus cattle are classified as a breed of cattle known for their black coloration. They are originally from Scotland and are known for their marbling and high-quality beef production. Angus cattle are one of the most popular beef breeds worldwide.
Finisher cattle are range-raised, i.e. - grass fed, yearling or older beef cattle that are ready to be "finished" on grain to increase marbling prior to slaughter.
No. Citrus peels have a bitter taste which can turn off cattle from eating the feed.
Your local feed-store, be it PeaveyMart or any similar livestock feed stores will supply a cattle prod.
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...
It depends on the average size of the cattle. The amount of feed to feed cattle depend on their average weight and sex of cattle. Mature cows tend to eat more than weaned calves; young bulls eat more than steers, and steers tend to eat more than heifers. Older cattle eat more than younger cattle, and, thinner cattle eat more than fatter cattle. So with that, I cannot give you an accurate number.
feed it well