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Cattle Farming

Cattle farming, or ranching, involves breeding and raising cattle primarily for milk and draught purposes. Key aspects include maintaining proper shelter and hygiene, providing balanced nutrition, and protecting cattle from diseases through vaccinations. The document outlines the importance of breeding practices, maintenance requirements, food needs, and disease prevention in successful cattle farming.

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Cattle Farming

Cattle farming, or ranching, involves breeding and raising cattle primarily for milk and draught purposes. Key aspects include maintaining proper shelter and hygiene, providing balanced nutrition, and protecting cattle from diseases through vaccinations. The document outlines the importance of breeding practices, maintenance requirements, food needs, and disease prevention in successful cattle farming.

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CATTLE

FARMING
2

AGENDA / LEARNING OBJECTIVE

In Todays Session we will


learn about Cattle Farming
and its management
WHAT IS CATTLE
FARMING ?
Cattle farming, also known as ranching or
livestock farming, involves the breeding
and raising of cattle for various purposes,
primarily for dairy products (milk).

It is done for two purposes:


1) Milk
2)Draught

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA


4

CATTLE FARMING FOR MILK

• Milk producing females are called milch animals.


• Milk production depends on lactation period (period of milk
production after the birth of a calf. Milk production can be
increased by increasing lactation period.
• Foreign breeds (for long lactation periods) are bred with local
breeds (for excellent resistance to diseases) to get animals with
desired qualities.
5

MAINTAINENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Proper cleaning and shelter facilities are required for


humane farming and production of clean milk.
• Animals require regular brushing to remove dirt and loose
hair.
• They should be sheltered under well-ventilated roofed
sheds that protect them from rain.
• The floor must be sloped to stay dry and make cleaning
easier.
6

FOOD REQUIREMENTS

• Roughage: largely in fibre.


• Concentrates: contain high levels of protein and other
nutrients.
• Cattle need balanced rations containing all nutrients in
proportionate amounts.
• Certain food additives containing micronutrients promote
the health and milk output of dairy animals.
7

PROTECTION FROM DISEASES

• Diseases reduce milk production and cause death.


• External parasites live on the skin and mainly cause skin
diseases.
• Internal parasites like worms affect the stomach, intestine
and liver.
• Diseases are also cause by bacteria and virus
• Vaccinations are given to animals for many major viral and
bacterial diseases.
THANK YOU!!

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