Source: https://www.fwi.co.uk/livestock/kelso-ram-average-lifts-again-to-999-record
Farmers Weekly
Strong prime lamb prices left sufficient margins for commercial producers to part repeatedly with £1,000 or more for strong terminal sires and set a new all-ram record average at the Border Union Kelso ram sales last week (9 September). Sires with the capability to put size, length and finish on rams were in strong demand […]
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When getting into animals farming there are countless things to consider before you bounce into production. There are different kinds of livestock you can keep, which are chickens, rabbits, cows, ducks, lamb, goats, swine or horses, and are all cared for in a different way.
To become successful in livestock farming you need to know your options, goals and resources. Understanding what you want to accomplish will help you in shaping up your farm so that it is successful.
– Your Goals
So why do you want to get into livestock farming? It’s very essential that you identify and evaluate what your goals are.
Do you want to raise livestock because you want to provide your family with healthy food? You may just want to raise livestock to manage forage? Or perhaps you want to produce your own livestock products and sell them for extra money? Either way placing goals is no doubt important before you pursue your dream.
After you have made your decision on what type of livestock you want to raise, consider the land in which you are going to manage the livestock. Consider the size of your land, the laws regarding keeping livestock and property zoning. If your land is small you may consider raising chickens or ducks but if you have large land you can raise, cows, lamb and other large animals.
Also determine the sort of operation you desire. If you want to manage cattle determine if you need to raise cows for meat or cows for milk or if you wish to raise laying chickens and meat birds. For milk production you can choose between goat milk, sheep milk or cow milk. You can just raise all of them.
The type of breed is also important so make certain you get knowledge of the different types of livestock. For example if you need to keep beef production cows that graze on pasture the cows that strives well on pasture is the Belted Galloway. This goes for the other livestock, certain breeds will produce better than other breeds.
– Your Resources
Do you have enough resources to start out your project? Will you have enough finances to invest in livestock farming? Do you have the equipment and facilities? Bringing up livestock requires that you have enough resources and are prepared to spend some money.
