Question

describe the major aspects of cattle farming?

Answer 1

The raising and management of the livestock for meat, milk, dairy products and draft animals like oxen for pulling carts etc.

The main aspects involved in cattle farming are:

1. Feeding: They should be provided with healthy and nutritious food. Cattle should be provided with a well balanced diet which contains:

• Roughage which largely consists of fibre
• Concentrates, which have high levels of protein and other nutrients but also contains low-fibre
• Additives which promote their health and milk production

2. Breeding: The animals should be selected and breed to get the new and high quality breeds with desired qualities.

3. Maintaining hygiene:

• Maintaining proper shelter facilities and regular cleaning.
• Regular bath and brushing of animals to control the spread of diseases.
• The shed should be well ventilated.

4. Controlling diseases: They should be vaccinated to prevent them from diseases caused by viruses and bacteria.​

5. Storage, transport and marketing of animal products.