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You should get a guarantee from the seller that the cow/heifer is pregnant done by a veterinarian (vet). Also get veterinarian to check its age. If seller does not know when the calf is due, get the vet to give you an approximate date.
It is best to start with heifers or young cows, but sometimes you can get a good buy on older cows that are still sound – get a veterinarian to check. If you can get several calves from them they will pay for themselves. Older cows are already proven producers, they will calve more easily and you know they will look after their calves.
General:
Smaller animal normally cost more per kilo than larger ones.
Buy a calm animal because its meat will be more tender, better color and put on weight quicker. When it comes to slaughtering if the animal is of a nervous nature it releases hormones that can make the meat dark and tougher. This was taught to us by Prophet Muhammad, praise and peace be upon him, when he told his Companions not to let the animal see the knife as it is about to be slaughtered.
BRINGING THEM HOME
Most calves have lived with their mothers in pastures. They may have been relaxed and calm in their familiar place. When you unload them they will be scared and upset. They may even knock you in their haste to get away especially if you corner them or are in the way when they come out of the truck.
CHAPTER 2 – BEHAVIOR AND GUIDELINES
Cows are smart! How a calf is handled when it is young affects it attitude.
Cowboy should be gentle, calm and not get excited.
Cows do not forget a bad experience.
It is best to start with heifers or young cows, but sometimes you can get a good buy on older cows that are still sound – get a veterinarian to check. If you can get several calves from them they will pay for themselves. Older cows are already proven producers, they will calve more easily and you know they will look after their calves.
General:
Smaller animal normally cost more per kilo than larger ones.
Buy a calm animal because its meat will be more tender, better color and put on weight quicker. When it comes to slaughtering if the animal is of a nervous nature it releases hormones that can make the meat dark and tougher. This was taught to us by Prophet Muhammad, praise and peace be upon him, when he told his Companions not to let the animal see the knife as it is about to be slaughtered.
BRINGING THEM HOME
Most calves have lived with their mothers in pastures. They may have been relaxed and calm in their familiar place. When you unload them they will be scared and upset. They may even knock you in their haste to get away especially if you corner them or are in the way when they come out of the truck.
CHAPTER 2 – BEHAVIOR AND GUIDELINES
Cows are smart! How a calf is handled when it is young affects it attitude.
Cowboy should be gentle, calm and not get excited.
Cows do not forget a bad experience.