Source: http://youtu.be/-onk-Qm7ATw
To be updated with the latest information in the cow farming industry to may check out our cow farming latest news. On the other hand if you are starting cattle farming and would like to start professional cow farming today download a copy of our how to raise cattle ebook.
If you are a business minded person you may well be looking for other ways to extra money, farming cattle for profits is an alternative business you can get into. It has great returns of investment especially in the winter seasons.
One simple way of making money from farming Cows is by cattle flipping. When cattle flipping, you buy cheap cattle, give them food so they put on weight then sell them at a higher price.
The first thing to do is to buy the cattle from auctions, cattle magazines or even online. Look for raised or feeder calves that are less costly and free from illnesses. To make sure the cows are not sick, try purchasing them from a reputable seller.
The next thing is to prepare for your cattle, 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 instead of expensive barns. Once your cows start making you money you may then construct larger shelters for them.
When it comes to water be sure that you have more then enough for them. A solitary cow may drink around 12 gallons of water every day. You may build water troughs for your livestock to drink clean water from.
Most of the cash you have ready in farming your cows must be invested in pasture. You also have to invest a lot on hay was well, hay helps a lot in the production of meat. Alfalfa works well for meat production.
Corn is suggested when it comes to feeding you livestock, cattle just love corn and its great for fattening them up as well. Your local feed mill will help in supplying you with well mixed corn. Or perhaps you can buy cattle feeds from your local livestock store.
With these steps you sure will be on your way to raising healthy livestock for income. Other thing you have to do is get to know other livestock farmers in your area and discover how they start making profits from their livestock.
