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Well, a farmer or cattleman or cattle producer first has to look at the goals he or she has in mind, and how buildings and fences are set up around the farm. Does the producer want to background cattle, or have a breeding herd? Does the farmer want to contract-graze cattle or raise them in a feedlot environment? If it's a breeding herd, then he/she has to analyze and research what breed or breeds they would like to raise. "Are Angus better than Herefords?" "Should I go with a more less common breed like Galloway or British White?" "What breed would do best in my area if I were to raise them with as minimal of management as possible?" What to feed and how to feed is also crucial to determining what type of herd of cattle to raise. Grass-fed or grain-fed? Pasture or drylot? Location, seasons, and environment are also note-worthy in determining what cattle to purchase. And don't forget the size of the farm and the stocking rate for that farm.
One should also weigh the advantages and disadvantages of raising different types and breeds of cattle. Background vs. Cow-calf: Purebred vs. Commercial, Background vs. Feedlot, etc.
Once all the pros and cons and analyzing of that producer's farm has been made complete, only then can they decide which cattle to buy for their farm.
What else can I help you with?
How much money does a cattle farmer earn?
according to beefusa.org about $38,348 a year(average)
Why did the farmer raise his hand at the auction?
He wanted to buy a cow.
What are examples of microeconomics?
Market failure and Market structure.
How much will a farmer spend to start a farm?
That all depends on the size of the farm, what that farmer is wanting to raise, and whether the farm that they have bought has the facilities needed to start up or need improvements. It also depends on what equipment, machinery and buildings need to be bought and built, respectively, among many other things. Start-up costs for every individual farmer is different from another. For instance, the start-up costs for a dairy farmer is much higher than for a sheep or beef-cattle farmer, and even a farmer that is only going to be growing crops.
Why is capitalism referred as laissez faire?
Laissez faire is a French term that means: "To live and let live." Or, perhaps more literally, to be and let be. Capitalism's insistent that economies and marketplaces remain largely unregulated and unfettered is an example of laissez faire. To let people sell what they choose to sell and let people buy what they choose to buy. To let people choose who they sell to and let people choose who they buy from, this is laissez faire.
How were cattle sold before the 1970s?
Prior to the 1970s, farmer feeders would send their "fat" cattle to an auction or terminal market, and packers would have representatives there to buy them.
You move sheep and cattle what are you?
A cowboy, a cattle herder, a farmer or a shepard.
What is another name for a cattle farmer?
Rancher, Dairy Farmer, Cattle Producer, Cattle Grazier, Beef Producer, Dairy Producer, Cattleman/Cattlewoman, Drover, Cowboy, Cowkeeper, etc.
What does a farmer use to count his cattle?
a cowculator
How do cattle help a farmer?
Because they were raised for that purpose: to be raised by the farmer to get a profit from them. This is especially true for those folks that live off of raising cattle.
Who is a livestock farmer?
a farmer who raises livestock (cattle, sheep, horses, goats, etc)
What is the occupation of a person with a cow?
Farmer or Cattle Rancher.
What is a cattle owner?
A cattle owner is someone who owns and raises cattle for various purposes such as meat production, dairy production, or as breeding animals. They are responsible for the care and management of the cattle, ensuring they are healthy and well-cared for.
A word for a person that runs a property with sheep and cattle?
Such a person could be a farmer, or a rancher.
Is it mean to put cattle in feedlots?
no it is not mean to put cattle in feedlots as long as the farmer takes care of them
Is the farmer responsible for checking that the cattle are secure in the field?
Yes. If the farmer owns cattle, then he or she is responsible for checking fences regularly to make sure that the fences are in good working order to keep their cattle in. Fences should be designed so that cattle cannot get out easily, and regular maintenance will assure that cattle are secure in their field or pasture.
Who is given credit for beef cattle raising?
The farmer or rancher usually.
