Posts Tagged ‘milk’
Deutsches Gelbvieh cattle franc
The Gelbvieh cattle or Franken is a tall, long beef with good conformation and good bone. One color to red-yellow pea-no markings. Because of the small estate in the area of origin of the breed Gelbvieh, in francs, so as “Yellow francs cattle” include, for the mechanization of agriculture was a triple breeding goal aims to: work + meat + milk. The Gelbvieh is proverbially known for its smooth operation and hard claw.
From 1922, in Bavaria state beef cattle exhibitions, from 1931 beef cattle exhibitions on the national level and after 2 World War DLG – Mast and performed. Read the rest of this entry »
Feeding the sheep breeding
Introduction:
Sheep production in the tropics is advantageous in comparison with other farm animals, due to their small ruminants, high fertility and adaptability to climatic conditions, lean meat is similar in fat than pork and beef meat, with well accepted by the population.
The exploitation of this species helps to meet the demands of calorie and protein of man, is 8% of global meat production and provides a wide range of products like meat. Milk, wool, skin, helping from the financial point of view the development of the rural population, that if you apply the knowledge gained can get better results. Read the rest of this entry »
Cattle
Cattle were bred in Germany previous posting in three directions of use: as working animals and as meat and dairy producers and mostly in combination with each other as two, or three-purpose breed. Before motorized mobility, the beef was playing as a workhorse next to the horse an important role in the life of the rural population. Milk production, however, had a minor role, since it was not quite possible due to their perishable nature and the lack of (fast) Mobiltat a supply of the city’s population. This picture has now changed decidedly.
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Dual-purpose breed – milk and meat stresses: Simmental
Description:
The spotted coat of medium to semi-intensive/semi-extensive race has all the dark red-brown Farbstufungen to bright yellow on a white background. In addition to the spotted find kleinfeckig drawn and subdued animals. An important breed characteristic is the white head with dark circles or pigments can occur in the eye area, especially in regions with high solar radiation, pigmented skin protects the eyes from eye diseases. Read the rest of this entry »
The Dairy Calendar
We think of our farming year beginning in October, as we prepare for breeding. We pull the sheep off pasture in mid-October. In our area, a most important consideration is Giant liver fluke. Valbazen used on our vet’s recommendation, kills the adult liver fluke. The ewes are wormed as they leave pasture, and then again, 5 to 6 weeks later. The second worming will catch flukes which were immature in mid-October. Both wormings are done before turning in the ram. Read the rest of this entry »
Acipayam
This breed originated from Assaf crossed with Awassi/Daglic ewes. They are used for meat, milk and wool production and are found in the Ege region of Turkey.
Reference:
Mason, I.L. 1996. A World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Types and Varieties. Fourth Edition. C.A.B International. 273 pp. Read the rest of this entry »
Enderby Island
Decended from Shorthorn cattle originally introduced to this small sub-antartic island by the whalers in the 1800′s, this species has able to survive on a cold, wind-swept island by eating Kelp (seaweed). In mid-1980 the Enderby Cattle – as they are now called were brought to the public’s attention by New Zealand’s Department of Conservation because they had nearly wiped out the island’s flora. Read the rest of this entry »
Anatolian Black
Also Known As: Kil-Keçi, Adi Keçi, Kara Keçi, Kilgoat, Turkish Native
The Anatolian Black raised in Turkey for its meat, milk and fiber. They are part of the Syrian type and while usually black they are sometimes seen in brown, gray or pied.
Reference:
Mason, I.L. 1996. A World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Types and Varieties. Fourth Edition. C.A.B International. 273 pp. Read the rest of this entry »
Karakul
Also Known By: Karakul’skaya (Russian), Astrakhan, Bukhara , Karagül (Turkey)
The Karakul may be the oldest breed of domesticated sheep. Archeological evidence indicates the existence of the Persian lambskin as early as 1400 B.C. and carvings of a distinct Karakul type have been found on ancient Babylonian temples. Although known as the “fur” sheep, the Karakul provided more than the beautifully patterned silky pelts of the young lambs. They were also a source of milk, meat, tallow, and wool, a strong fiber that was felted into fabric or woven into carpeting. Read the rest of this entry »