In this article we will discuss about Cattle:- 1. Introduction to Cattle 2. Species of Cattle 3. Genome 4. Terminology 5. Origin 6. Physical Features 7. Domestication and Husbandry 8. Environmental Impact 9. Importance in Religion, Tradition and Folklore 10. Population 11. Economy. Introduction to Cattle: Cattle (colloquially cows) are the most common type of large domesticated ungulates. They are [...]
In this article we will discuss about the composition of cattle feed. Cattle may be raised on diets primarily composed of pasture (grass) or a concentrated diet of grain, soy, corn and other supplements. Cattle raised on a primarily forage diet are termed grass-fed or pasture-raised; for example, meat or milk may be called grass- fed beef or pasture-raised dairy. [...]
List of eight major diseases of cattle:- 1. Escherichia Coli 2. Mad Cow Disease 3. Campylobacter 4. Bovine Leukaemia Virus 5. Brucellosis 6. Tuberculosis 7. Johne's Disease 8. Mastitis. Disease # 1. Escherichia Coli: Escherichia coli, although considered to be a part of the normal gut flora for many mammals (including humans), has many strains. Strain E. coli 0157:H7 is [...]