Wednesday, May 2, 2018

What You Get With The Droughtmasters

By Barbara King


Rarely does one have to think about how the sausage is made unless they are interested in making it. Keeping animals for meat can be very gratifying and lucrative but only if one knows where to look. Droughtmasters are among the best breeds to keep for beef purposes. They are built to withstand all sorts of difficulties from annoying parasites to insufficient pasture and even newbie farmers. This breed would be a go-to for a farmer in areas where harsh weather conditions are the norm.

Cattle are prone to some very debilitating conditions like eye cancer and photosensitivity. As protection from harmful sun rays, the coat of this breed is especially sturdy against damage. Crawling insects do not get access to the eyes either due to their deep setting. The foraging and walking abilities are also above par. This breed is a survivor.

Cattle breed that has low nutritional requirements is an excellent pick. This paired with efficient feed conversion makes for a low maintenance breed. This breed has a small first stomach and slow metabolism thus an impressive digestive efficiency. This breed is also blessed with good milking.

Children are the future. The same premise is held with respect to cattle. A herd is required to constantly churn out calves so that continuity is guaranteed. This cattle breed has a high libido and great reproductive performance. This means that not only will the cattle endeavor to get pregnant a lot, they will require little to no help during gestation and birth. Birth time is aided by the pelvic angulation and low birth weight of the calves.

Docility is another important aspect. One needs an animal that can be transported without incidence. An animal that will be pliant at the market. A disobedient cow will not be of much economic use to the farmer. Not only will it be difficult to get to the market but also hard to sell. No one wants to buy an animal that could injure someone on the farm at any time.

As a first time farmer, it is important to be aware of all the requirements of cattle rearing. There are many moving parts. However, with time one is able to manage all of them sans a struggle. The first question is how much space is there? The second is how large a herd can be reared in the space. The third question is how many farm hands would be required. Keep in mind that this breed is self-sufficient but cattle still require care for optimum performance.

It is possible to encounter substandard genetics. Breeds that have been bred with the economic side tipping over without concern for the quality of breed. If one is unsure of how to recognize a quality breed, a professional should be consulted. The professional can help pick out an excellent herd that will not cause issues down the road. Picking substandard cattle for the herd means that even the offspring might not be very good quality.

With an arsenal of knowledge and everything in place, one can enjoy rearing cattle very much. Watching the herd graze away is a moment of pride. It is important to stay informed and in touch with experienced people so that emergencies do not baffle and confuse.




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