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Pasteurized vs. Raw Milk

Ever since the 1930s, commercially sold milk has been pasteurized in order to increase shelf life, making it much easier to sell on a large scale for dairy farmers.

However, there’s always been a debate as to whether or not pasteurized milk is as good for you as raw milk. After all, our ancestors drank raw milk. If it was good enough for them, why isn’t it good enough for us now?

Let’s take a look at the differences between pasteurized and raw milk.

Pasteurized Milk

According to the Food and Drug Administration, raw milk contains dangerous bacteria such as E.coli, Listeria, and Salmonella. These are known to cause serious diseases, however as was mentioned previously, up until the 1900s, people drank unpasteurized milk frequently. Granted, their immune systems were different than ours today, but this still begs the question on whether or not pasteurization is necessary.

Raw Milk

According to raw milk proponents, the pasteurization process destroys almost all the nutritious value in cow’s milk. The beneficial bacteria, natural enzymes, and calcium in cow’s milk are all affected during the pasteurization process, making it less effective than it would be if consumed raw.

There’s a lot of research available on this subject, and you undoubtedly have your own opinion on the matter. If you have any questions about pasteurization, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [phone].

Your Healthy Herd

Whether you have one cow or two hundred, you want to keep them healthy and happy. By doing so, you can enjoy high quality milk and meat when the time comes-but what can you do to keep your herd healthy?

The first thing you need to worry about is nutrition. Remember, you will not get quality goods from you cattle if you don’t care for their nutrition. If you’re worried about malnutrition, we recommend testing your soil and feed to see exactly what minerals and proteins your herd is getting. If you find a deficiency, adding salt mixes—either orally or by injection—will help. Also, separate your heifers from older cows, especially during the winter. Because heifers are still growing, they need the extra nutrition doing so can provide.

Also, please establish and follow a regular schedule for vaccines. Many think that producing natural, organic meat means avoiding vaccines, but this is inaccurate. In fact, vaccines help to eliminate a need for antibiotics which, some claim, could taint the meat. Also, vaccines can help stave off diseases that could damage your herd.

If you have any other question please give [practice_name] a call at [phone]. We’ll be glad to answer any questions you have.

How to Keep Your Herd Healthy

Whether you have one cow or two hundred, you want to keep them healthy and happy. By doing so, you can enjoy high quality milk and meat when the time comes–but what can you do to keep your herd healthy?

The first thing you need to worry about is nutrition. Remember, you will not get quality goods from your cattle if you don’t care for their nutrition. If you’re worried about malnutrition, we recommend testing your soil and feed to see exactly what minerals and proteins your herd is getting. If you find a deficiency, adding salt mixes—either orally or by injection—will help. Also, separate your heifers from older cows, especially during the winter. Because heifers are still growing, they need the extra nutrition doing so can provide.

Also, please establish and follow a regular schedule for vaccines. Many think that producing natural, organic meat means avoiding vaccines, but this is inaccurate. In fact, vaccines help to eliminate a need for antibiotics which, some claim, could taint the meat. Also, vaccines can help stave off diseases that could damage your herd.

If you have any other question, please give [practice_name] a call at [phone]. We’ll be glad to answer any questions you have.

Showing Your Cattle

Are you planning to raise cattle? If you are, do you ever plan on showing them—and do you know how? If not, you aren’t alone. In fact, some people decide to hire a professional when it comes to grooming while other decide to do it themselves.

If you decide to do the work yourself, there are several products available to you. For example, there are items specifically designed for the legs, the tail, the body, and products that can be used on multiple body parts. Similarly, there are products designed for different colored cattle. In essence, you can find materials to meet any of grooming needs.

This is important because regardless of whether you decide to groom the animals yourself or choose to hire a professional, the main goal is to emphasize the animal’s strong points. This means you’ll have to learn what buyers could be looking for.

For example, if you’re selling cattle for breeding, you should try to keep the cattle looking soft and feminine. However, while it’s important to emphasize strengths, you should also hide flaws. To achieve the best results, we recommend cooling any adhesives you use if you are working in hot or humid areas. In these situations, your adhesive could gel and give you poor results. Also, please remember to not cut your animal’s hair too short—if you do it will be more difficult to cover flaws.

If you’d like to learn more, please feel free to contact [practice_name] at [phone]. We’re excited to hear from you soon.

A Few Facts on Cattle

If you are thinking of raising cows—or have just started to raise cows—there are many things you need to know. Today, we’re happy to discuss a few things you should know about your cattle.

  1. Cattle are social animals that make friends. In fact, most cattle chose to spend the majority of their time with two to four chosen cattle. They also tend to dislike some cattle, holding grudges for years. They also enjoy sleeping near their own families.
  2. If you are attempting to breed cattle, it is important to note that a cow’s gestation lasts for nine months.
  3. You’ve probably heard that cows are enraged by the color red. In fact, that isn’t true. Cows are red-green colorblind.
  4. Please don’t lead your cow upstairs if you have to follow the same steps down. While cattle are able to move upstairs, they can’t walk downstairs. Their knees simply don’t allow for that motion.
  5. When cows are treated well, they tend to produce more milk.
  6. A cow can live for twenty years or longer. However, most dairy cows do not live that long, and cows raised specifically for meat typically live until they are close to two years old.

If you are interested in learning more about your cattle please feel free to contact us. We’ll happily answer any questions you have.

A Few Tips on Cattle Care

Are you new to handling cattle? Do you know how to safely handle cattle? If not, we’re excited to offer you a few pieces of advice. Cattle are large creatures, and with improper care, they can be dangerous. If you are interested in learning more, please feel free to read on.

  • Keep your cattle calm. When cattle are alarmed, they can become excited and more dangerous. If your cattle seem agitated, we recommend waiting for approximately thirty minutes before attempting to work with them.
  • Please remember to use your voice. As you know, a cow’s eyes are on the side of their head, meaning they have limited depth perception. Furthermore, while they do have an impressive scope of vision, they still cannot see behind them. This means that it is easy to startle a cow when you approach it, which can be dangerous. Similarly, if you yell, you may spook your cow. When cows are spooked or scared, they tend to swing quickly to find the cause of the disturbance. This can lead to people being knocked over or even potentially trample.
  • Finally, make sure your facilities are constructed properly. By having proper facilities, you can increase your overall safety. Similarly, make sure any gates are locked and pins are securely closed.

If you are interested in learning more, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are eager to hear from you soon.

Water for Your Cattle

Obviously, your cattle need water, but did you know that it’s extremely important for your cattle to get enough water? In fact, if your cattle don’t have enough water, they won’t eat, and as their feed intake decreases, the animal will become dehydrated and their body functions may fail.  In fact, water plays a factor in all of your cattle’s physiological processes. If you are interested in learning more about how to water you cattle properly, please read on.

The amount of water your cattle will need will vary depending on several circumstances, including age, production cycle, and age. For example, many cows and bulls may need up to 20 gallons of water every day during summer months. If your cow is lactating, it will require more water than dry cows. Food also plays a factor. If cattle eat lush grass, they should only need less water, while cattle that graze on dry feed or hay require more water than average. Also, if it is hot, your cattle will need more water. We recommend giving your cattle a constant supply of water.

Aside from quantity, water quality is also very important. Granted, cattle do not necessarily need water that would be considered safe for humans to drink, but there are a few factors you should keep in mind. The water’s salinity (or salt that is dissolved in the water), hardness, pH level, and minerals such as sulfate and nitrate have an impact.

If you are interested in learning more about the amount or quality of water you should provide to your cattle, please feel free to contact us. We will gladly answer any questions you may have.

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