Bio organic cattle rearing

What

Conventional cattle rearing is not good for the environment. Firstly cattle is responsible for some greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions like methane due to ineffective digestion because of all the supplement and grains being fed. Secondly do the paddocks deteriorate due to overgrazing and erosion. Thirdly are the cattle treated with antibiotics, vaccines and other chemicals on a daily bases which is not good for human health where milk and meat are consumed.

How

By adding SBM to the drinking water at 1lt SBM per 1000lt water, the need for most supplements and treatments fall away. Cattle (dairy or beef) are more healthier as the digestion is more effective. High density controlled grazing improve soil carbon content of pastures and prevent overgrazing. Basic licks like calcium phosphate can still be supplied especially on sour veld.

Advantages

1. Calving percentage increase.
2. Weaning weights are reached sooner.
3. Calves start eating grass at earlier age.
4. Cows are at better condition at weaning time.
5. Cows come into season sooner after calving.
6. Calves can be rounded off on crop residue or pastures.
7. Steers gain weight at 1.5 to 2kg's per day.
8. Less flies are around on cattle.
9. Higher resistance to tickborne diseases.
10. Spray intervals increase between sprays.