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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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4 Important Questions to Ask When Buying a Family Dairy Cow

Unlike a chicken, buying a cow isn’t something you should take lightly. You'll need to look at the udders and teats, the paperwork, the cow's physical characteristics as well as any training and...

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Where Are Cows Native To? Where Does The Species Come From?

DNA recovered from the Near East suggests that all cattle can trace their heritage back to 80 oxen domesticated about 10,500 years ago in present-day Syria and Turkey. Several bovine species have...

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