Choosing suitable pasture is crucial in cattle farming. Pasture not only contains all the essential nutrients for cattle but also contains crude fiber, which is particularly important for maintaining their health and cannot be replaced by grains or other feeds . So, how much pasture should be planted to raise 10 cattle? Let's find out below.
How much pasture should be planted to raise 10 cows?
Raising 10 cows generally requires planting 2-3 acres of pasture. However, this is only a reference. In actual breeding, it should be adjusted flexibly according to the actual situation, such as the variety of pasture, the yield of planting, and the daily feed consumption of the cows.
What kind of pasture is best for raising cattle?
1. Napier grass
Royal bamboo grass is the most suitable for feeding cattle. It has a high yield and high nutritional value, and is a high-quality cut forage, known as the "King of Forage".
2. Foxtail grass
Foxtail grass is a wild grassy forage, named for its seed heads that resemble a dog's tail. Its leaves are soft and easily digestible, providing cattle with ample energy and protein. Furthermore, foxtail grass is high in fiber, which promotes digestion and gut health in cattle.
3. Alfalfa
Alfalfa is a perennial forage grass belonging to the legume family, also known as peanut grass. Its leaves are tender and juicy, palatable, and rich in nutrients, making it a high-quality forage for cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry. Moreover, it can be harvested multiple times and can be planted in both southern and northern China.
4. Ryegrass
Ryegrass has smooth stems and leaves, and its tender, juicy texture makes it highly palatable, eliminating the need for chopping when feeding it to cattle and sheep. Furthermore, feeding cattle ryegrass can increase daily weight gain by 10% and reduce feed costs.
5. Sudan grass
Sudan grass is rich in digestible nutrients, with high sugar and crude protein content. The digestibility of protein during the green stage reaches 44%. It has good palatability and is readily consumed by various livestock and poultry.
