Tag Archives: Cows
Feeding Cows
Approximately 70-75% of the cost of raising cattle goes directly to feed. Before considering how and what to feed cows or cattle it is important to understand the animal’s digestive system. Cows have a ruminant digestive system which means their stomach is actually made up of four parts. Ruminant micro-organisms in the first three parts [...]
Cattle Housing and Needs
Do you need to know about cattle housing? Keeping cattle on a small farm requires very little in the way of weather protection and housing. Even in extreme weather conditions cattle will manage outside through most of it. The most popular method is to allow cattle an open-air pole barn or shelter. Should you choose [...]
How to Raise A Cow
GoodByeCityLife’s newest book on raising beef. This digital ebook was written and edited by GoodByeCityLife’s author and editors to assist more people in understanding how easily and affordably they can take back the responsibility of feeding their family with a healthy alternative to feedlot cattle and commercially controlled dairy products. You can raise your own [...]
