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If you are a money minded person you could be looking for other ways to extra money, raising cattle for profits is an alternative business you can get into. They have great returns of investment especially in the winter seasons.
One simple way of making money from farming cattle is by cattle flipping. When cattle flipping, you buy cheap cattle, feed them so they put on weight then sell them at a higher price.
The first thing to do is to buy the cows from auctions, cattle magazines or even online. Search for raised or feeder calves that are less costly and free from illnesses. To make sure the cows are not sick, try buying from a reputable seller.
The next thing is to prepare for your livestock, the things you need to organize are shelter, meadow, hay, water and other feeds.
When beginning try to be sure to reduce your expenses. As for shelter you may go for simple windbreakers rather than expensive barns. Once your cattle start making you money you can then construct larger shelters for them.
When it comes to water ensure that you have more than enough for them. A single cow may drink around 12 gallons of drinking water every day. You can build water troughs for your cattle to drink water from.
Most of the money you have prepared in raising your cattle should be invested in pasture. You also have to spend a lot on hay was well, hay helps a lot in the production of meat. Alfalfa works well for meat production.
Corn is advised when it comes to feeding you livestock, cattle just love corn and its best for fattening them up as well. The local feed mill will assist in supplying you with well mixed corn. Or you can buy cattle feeds from your local livestock store.
With these steps you can be on your way to farming healthy cattle for income. Other thing you have to do is get to know other livestock farmers in your area and learn how they start making income from their livestock.