How long does it take to market beef cattle?

Beef cattle breeding is a very popular breeding project in rural areas nowadays, but the longer the breeding cycle of beef cattle, the higher the breeding cost. Therefore, farmers who raise beef cattle must reasonably grasp the time of slaughtering cattle. So how long does it take before beef cattle can be slaughtered? Let’s take a look with the editor below.

1. How long does it take to market beef cattle?

The time when beef cattle are marketed varies depending on factors such as breed, feeding and management conditions, and feed combination. Generally, hybrid beef cattle grow faster and can be slaughtered after about one and a half years. The growth rate of local cattle is relatively slow, and the time from birth to slaughter is basically about 2 years. A 500-800 catties cattle can be slaughtered after fattening for 4-6 months. It takes about 8-10 months for a 400-pound calf to be slaughtered. A 200-pound calf is usually slaughtered at around 10-12 months old.

2. How to market beef cattle?

1. Choose good varieties

Choose beef cattle breeds with fast growth rate and high feed conversion rate, such as Simmental cattle, Charolais cattle, etc. Select beef cattle breeds with strong disease resistance and good meat quality to reduce the impact of disease on the time to market.

2. Feed nutrition

Formulate feed reasonably according to the growth stage and nutritional requirements of beef cattle. Make sure the feed is fresh, free of mold, and easy to digest and absorb. Before marketing, the proportion of grain feed can be increased appropriately to improve the energy level of the feed, which helps the beef cattle gain weight quickly.

3. Breeding environment

Keep the cowshed clean and sanitary, and carry out disinfection and epidemic prevention work regularly. Control the temperature, humidity and ventilation in the cowshed to reduce the adverse effects of stress factors on the growth of beef cattle .

4. Feed regularly and quantitatively

Avoid over- or under-feeding to ensure a steady supply of nutrients to beef cattle. Before marketing, the feeding frequency and feeding amount can be appropriately increased to promote rapid weight gain of beef cattle.

5. Processing before delivery

Before being released to market, beef cattle must undergo a comprehensive health check to ensure that viruses and parasites are completely controlled or eliminated to avoid the spread of disease and affect taste and quality. Before being marketed, beef cattle must be cleaned, disinfected and trimmed to make them clean and tidy to meet market needs.

The above is an introduction to how long it takes to market beef cattle. Farmers should reasonably arrange the time of marketing based on market demand and the growth of beef cattle. Selling cattle too early may result in underweight beef cattle and poor meat quality. Selling the fish too late may increase breeding costs and reduce economic benefits.