cattle

new cow people said:

We the "new cow people" are interested in raising beef for our own consumption. 1 or 2 aninmals is all we are interested in raising naturally. Land is not an issue nor is vegitation or water. We just want to know how to get started, we want to start with probably Angus or Herford and raise them post castration. Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks

The new cow people

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I have had simmitals for a few years. First time bred they were in a pasture with a bull. Now they are bred Artificially Inseminated. Cost for 3 was a bit over $200 which included work on last years calves. The steps to A I were great. I know when they will calf almost to the day. But I have also heard, that the sex of the calf can determine the length of gestation. klh

click said:

You should say where your located.One must take weather "winter cold/summer heat" into consideration.By the way ALL beef raised on grass will be lean.

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Corn fed beef has a great flavor comparable to grass fed. Tough decision, having lean or flavor.

click said:

Amen .Eating grass fed beef is comparible to eatting confinment raised pork.

Its been a nice summer in Iowa has'nt it.

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Iowa summer has been great. Not looking forward to ladybug season, however. Last year was unbelievable.