Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Best Breeds Are The Irish Black Cattle

By Annabelle Holman


Domestic animals form essential sources of food for human beings. This is primarily from either their flesh or products like beef and milk. Cattle form part of these domesticated animals and Irish black cattle are no exception to this. Like many other animals, it is a new species of animal that has been developed in the recent past in the lands of America, by Americans and for Americans.

Origin of these animals can be traced back to late twentieth century. Works that finally led to emergence of these Irish black were initiated by Doctor Lush. Boney just carried on with original works of Lush and eventually after rigorous scientific process, there was a break through. These scientist and company were able to come up with reliable breed to supply Americans and or global market with beef. Discovery of this kind came in time to meet food demands that are high and still rising.

It is nice to know how this animal looks like. Online adverts contain selected images which are always available to interested persons. Better still, it is worth noting that these animals are entirely black in color, have average muscles as well as sound legs. In some occasions, red calves may be born among these cattle.

Ever since these beef cattle came into being, there has been a lot of interest amongst farmers to preserve them. Eventually, an association was formed to meet this desire. It is a nonprofit making organization which seeks to protect interest of all members. New members are welcome.

Individual farmers benefit in many ways by keeping this kind of livestock. Such benefits are consequently transferred to final consumers of products and byproducts. They are pure breeds that follow a strict kind of line breeding. They are therefore of superior quality and yield. Calves born to them are strong and thrive well without trouble.

This breed posses superior genes and keeping them is not a source of stress. Farmers keep it all over and it thrives best everywhere in the lands of America. Adverse weather conditions do not have an extensive alteration in their survival rate. It resists most diseases and has long hair to withstand cold places. Better still, it can feed well on whatever grass is present in the environment. No specified grass species is selected for grazing.

Secondly, its gestation period is shortest of all beef producing species. As a result of short gestation time, one does not have to wait too long to get calves. Third and not last in the long list is high fertility rate. For instance, a single bull may be adequate to serve up to 140 cows. Because of its flexibility and ability to withstand varying climatic conditions, health care cost of this animal is not out of proportion. All one needs to do is provide usual regular procedures as De-worming and tick control among others.

In summary, it is rewarding to keep this animal. Production is high per cattle reared, feeding animals is simple and vital information needed by clients is readily made available. This could be online on through several available physical facilities. It is rewarding to keep them and all interested persons should give their desire a chance.




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...