Herd Management and Health Philosophy
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New Year's Live on the Farm! Let's go Feed These Animals!
What happens here
The presenter discusses the strategy of moving the cattle between paddocks to manage animal intake for beef production. He points out a cow named 'Jumper' that once jumped a fence, highlighting the challenges of keeping livestock contained. He notes that the herd includes both Black Angus and South Poll cattle, explaining that the South Poll bull, 'Donnie,' is responsible for breeding all the cows. He emphasizes that none of his cattle receive medications, vaccinations, or dewormers unless critically ill, relying instead on proper grazing management to promote natural health and reduce parasite loads.
Goal: Explain cattle management practices for health and production.