How long does it take to market cattle?

In the process of raising cattle, what farmers are most worried about is the growth of cattle. If they want to fatten and market the cattle quickly, they must increase the market speed through scientific feed formulas and careful feeding management. So how long does it take to market cattle? Let’s take a look with the editor below.

1. How long does it take to slaughter cattle?

How long it takes to market a cow is related to many factors, including the cow's growth and development, breeding technology, and management level. Under normal circumstances, a cow is ready for slaughter at around 12-18 months old, but the specific time depends on the actual situation.

Arrange the time of marketing reasonably according to the growth of cattle and market demand. Generally speaking, beef cattle reach their peak weight and fat deposition when they are 1.5-2 years old, and this is the most appropriate time for slaughter. If the cattle are marketed too early, their weight and taste will be affected. If they are marketed too late, the breeding costs and risks will increase.

2. How to quickly market cattle?

1. Reasonable feed matching

According to the different growth stages and nutritional needs of beef cattle, roughage and concentrated feed are reasonably matched to ensure that the beef cattle obtain adequate and balanced nutrition. At the same time, pay attention to the quality and hygiene of feed, and avoid using moldy or spoiled feed. Before marketing, the proportion of cereal feed, such as corn, wheat , etc., can be appropriately increased to increase the energy level of the feed, which helps the beef cattle gain weight quickly.

2. Keep the cowshed clean

Clean up the feces and debris in the cowshed regularly to keep the cowshed dry, ventilated and sanitary. This helps reduce the incidence of disease and improves cattle comfort. At the same time, the temperature, humidity and ventilation in the cowshed must be controlled to reduce the adverse effects of stress factors on the growth of beef cattle .

3. Provide sufficient drinking water

Make sure beef cattle have enough drinking water to maintain body metabolism. Drinking water should be clean, hygienic and of appropriate temperature. Appropriate amounts of vitamins and minerals can be added to drinking water to improve the immunity of beef cattle.

4. Exercise appropriately

Appropriately increasing the amount of exercise for beef cattle can help improve their appetite and digestion ability and promote muscle growth. However, the intensity of exercise should not be too high to avoid excessive fatigue that affects the growth of beef cattle.

5. Regular deworming

Regular internal and external deworming treatment is performed on beef cattle to prevent the occurrence of parasitic diseases. Parasites consume nutrients in beef cattle, leading to reduced growth and even disease.

6. Take timely epidemic prevention measures

Vaccinate beef cattle in a timely manner according to the vaccination plan to prevent the occurrence of infectious diseases. Infectious diseases are extremely harmful to the growth of beef cattle and may cause death or a significant decrease in growth rate.

The above is an introduction to how long it takes to market cattle. Market cattle quickly can increase farmers' income, so we should choose beef cattle breeds with fast growth rate, good meat quality, high feed conversion rate, strong disease resistance and strong adaptability. This is the basis for achieving rapid marketization.