What are the disadvantages of cattle ranching?

Answer 1

There are many, like the claims of overgrazing, deforestation, production of methane, and even false claims of animal abuse and neglect etc., which are mere claims in themselves and not actual fact (for the most part, of course depending on where you stand and where you live), but the actual real disadvantage of cattle ranching is that it is 90% hard work and 10% satisfaction. It is not a high-profit venture, unlike most would like to believe, nor is it nearly as romantic as many books and movies make it out to be. Cattle ranching involves far more responsibilities and levels of skill than a simply job at the office or in the construction business entails.

Basically, if you want to run cattle and make a lot of money and don't want to work hard, don't run cattle at all. Cattle ranching is a way of life and a business, and something that shouldn't be delved in head-first if you've no idea what you're doing or what you what you're getting into.

Answer 2

In the US and Canada, as well as Australia and New Zealand, cattle ranching is a extensive grazing operation where cattle are set to graze in native grassland or some forested areas. Using cattle on rangelands is a way to manage and maintain the growth of native plants through different grazing practices. This way, sustainability and conservation of native prairie and plains and forests are practiced on private rangeland, allowing native vegatation and wildlife to thrive and maintain a natural ecosystem. At the same time, you are gaining a profit from the cattle you run on your ranch by selling cull cows and calves at weaning time.

Answer 3

conflicts with natural predators such as bears, wolves, and cougars - not much money going into raising cattle these days due to increased prices in feed, fertilizer