Demand for Preconditioning Grows as Feeders Shift Away From Population-Based Management
Victoria Myers
Progressive Farmer
A lot happens to a calf from the time it leaves its dam to when its hooves hit the feedlot. Every step of the way is a chance for viral or bacterial exposures that cost buyers in time, expense and lost gains.
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If you are a money minded person you could be searching for other ways to make more money, farming cows for income is an alternative business you can get into. It has great returns of investment especially in the winter seasons.
One easy way of making money from raising Cows is by cattle flipping. When cattle flipping, you purchase cheap cattle, give them food so they gain pounds then sell them at a higher price.
The first thing to do is to purchase the cows from auctions, livestock 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 cows, the things you need to get ready are shelter, pasture, hay, water and other feeds.
When beginning try to ensure you reduce your expenses. As for housing you may go for simple windbreakers rather than expensive barns. Once your cattle begin making you money you can then construct bigger shelters for them.
When it comes to water make sure that you have more than enough for them. A solitary cow may drink about 12 gallons of water each day. You may build water troughs for your cattle to drink clean water from.
Most of the money you have prepared in raising your cows needs to be invested in pasture. You also have to spend a lot on hay was well, hay assists 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 may help in supplying you with well mixed corn. Or you can buy cow feeds from your local livestock store.
With these steps you can be on your way to farming 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.
