There are two main products we get from cattle: milk and beef. Experts advise that consuming milk and beef as a routine is healthy for the body as they strengthen the body structure.
Good milk is essential to both children and adults as it is a source of calcium that is important for the growth of healthy bones. It prevents tooth decay and cavities.
Beef helps rebuild muscles, especially after workouts. There are amino acids that our bodies cannot produce, hence a need to get them from diet. Animal protein is good as it contains all the amino acids. So, when you drink a cup of milk after exercising, you are giving your body what it needs to recover.
Besides that, milk is a complete food that is vital for brain development. Milk consumption relieves stress. If you are stressed, drinking a cup of milk will soothe your nerves and relax your muscles so that your energy is restored.
How much milk do you need?
According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FA0), a person is supposed to take at least half a cup of milk every day and over 150 litres per a year.
How to rear dairy and beef cattle
To achieve the best results in farming, like any other business, one must invest. To get good quality milk, farmers need to supplement the feeds they have. When you give grass, also give cattle cake in the right proportion.
Farmers should also employ professional nutritionists to develop a scientifically formulated and nutritious diet for their cows.
These diets include vitamins, protein sources, minerals, grains, hay and grains.
Ensure that the dairy and beef cattle receive veterinary care and periodic check-ups preventative vaccinations, as well as quick treatment of illness.
Farmers should take genetics into consideration while buying cattle.
Farmers tend to buy cattle from fellow farmers who instead give them problematic animals that end up frustrating the whole milk and beef production process on the farm.
Farmers need to use proper channels, such as veterinary scientists to get the right cattle for milk or beef production.
