Carnivorous animals such as birds of prey, dogs, coyotes and bears commonly eat dead cows and their deceased baby calves. However, a cow is far more likely to die at the hands of a human, with the...
Category: Raising Cows
Dairy farming is an incredibly lucrative business because there is huge worldwide demand for cow’s milk. Dairy cows are unique animals that have a special relationship with humans, and their milk...
Raising your own beef is approximately 20% to 40% cheaper than purchasing meat from the butcher, but does require 5 to 20 hours per week of maintenance. Benefits include control over what you feed...
Buying beef cattle is a significant investment. There are many different kinds of cattle, each with its own distinctive benefits. If you can bring a cattle expert with you, fantastic! If not, it is...
An average cow weighs 1,600lb, while an adult bull tips the scales at 2,400lb. Clearly their gender makes an enormous difference, but so does their breed, age, feeding regimen and environmental...
Cows huddle together to reduce heat stress and insect bites, to protect the herd and to graze more efficiently. Groups of cows are a common occurrence at most cattle farms and does not highlight any...