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Beginner Guide To Raising Cows: Our Comprehensive Guide

Are you considering the cattle business and raising cattle for the first time? This beginner’s guide will provide essential information to help you get started. Determining If Raising Cows Is...

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RBGH: What Is It And Why Is It Given To Cows?

Recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH) is a manufactured or synthetic hormone that dairy farmers use to increase milk production in cows. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved rBGH in...

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Beef Cuts On A Cow: A Guide For Home Butchering

There are many beef cuts on a cow that can be confusing for a beginner. It's best to start with having a trusted butcher prepare the first one or two animals you slaughter before you take over. Sit...

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Raising Your Own Beef: When Is Your Steer Ready To Butcher?

To tell if your steer is ready to butcher, look at the brisket, loin, ribs, and tail head to ascertain at what stage your animal is. Using a hand to feel for the fat and bones beneath the skin will...

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Lifespan Of A Cow: From Birth To Natural Death

Cows spend their entire lives (6 to 10 years) grazing on grass or forage and mothering baby calves. When they are too old to calve, cows are harvested for beef. Cows live up to 20 years, but this...

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Anthrax In Cattle: Common Causes, Treatment and Prevention

Anthrax in cattle is caused by naturally occuring bacteria whose spores can live for more than 50 years. Prevention via vaccine is often the best protection since treatment generally requires culling...

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