The video discusses the speaker’s methods for maintaining healthy and clean cows, emphasizing the importance of proper nutrition, clean water, and specific grass types like bacteria grass for grazing. The speaker highlights practices such as regular deworming and providing salt licks to enhance appetite, while advocating for minimal medication and encouraging viewers to consider cattle farming due to its productivity and demand.

How to Keep Your Cows Clean and Healthy

Raising healthy and clean cows is crucial for any farmer, whether you’re experienced or just starting. In this guide, we’ll explore effective methods and tips that ensure your cows remain in excellent condition, just like the ones often referred to as “foreign cows” in the community. Let’s dive into the practical strategies you can implement on your farm.

The Secret to Healthy Cows

Nutrition is Key

One of the primary reasons our cows are so healthy is the quality of their diet. We provide them with two essential things: nutritious food and clean water. It’s important to ensure your cows are not just grazing on any grass but specifically on bacteria grass that we’ve planted. This grass is rich in nutrients, which contributes to their overall health.

Consistent Feeding Routine

Our cows graze on bacteria grass from morning to evening, and in the evening, we supplement their diet with dried grass to ensure they have enough to eat throughout the night. Cows eat a lot, consuming about 30% of their body weight, so it’s crucial to provide them with ample food and water.

Essential Health Practices

Deworming Regularly

Regular deworming is vital for maintaining the health of your cows. We recommend deworming every three months, and during the rainy season, it’s beneficial to increase the frequency to every one and a half to two months.

Salt Licks for Appetite

Providing a salt lick can help stimulate your cows’ appetites. While I’m not a fan of excessive vaccinations or medications, ensuring they have the right nutrition is key to their growth and health.

Building a Strong Herd

Preparing for the Future

Although our cows are currently local breeds, we plan to introduce foreign breeds next year to enhance the quality of our herd. For now, we’re proud of how our local cows have turned out over the years.

The Role of Genetics

Even though our cows are local, their impressive health and size are a testament to the importance of good genetics combined with proper care and feeding.

Conclusion

In conclusion, maintaining the health and cleanliness of your cows involves providing them with the right nutrition, regular health checks like deworming, and ensuring they have enough food and water. By following these practices, you can have beautiful, thriving cows that are the pride of your farm.

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Thank you for reading, and I hope this guide has been both informative and enjoyable. Stay tuned for more insights in our next post!