Cattle breeding is a first important branch of world agriculture, due to the volume, diversity and value of the productions and products that are obtained from it. Thus, cattle provide 90-96% of the total amount of milk consumed on the globe, 30-35% of the meat and about 90% of all hard skins processed in the world`s tannery industry.
Under normal conditions of exploitation, a cow can provide the optimal need for meat for 6-8 inhabitants, and the milk for 10-15 inhabitants.
Cattle also provide the raw material for the meat industry. Along with meat, specific cutting operations produce a number of slaughterhouse products and by-products that have different uses.
Cattle produce ca. 70% of all organic fertilizers used in agriculture. Manure administered as an organic fertilizer ensures the improvement of soil fertility, its physical and chemical structure. It also contributes to the intensification of the activity of microorganisms in the soil, while increasing the soil's capacity to retain water.
There are many things to take into account when you have a cattle farm, for a quality management that will bring you profit. Keeping up with the livestock market news helps you avoid wasting time, as it provides you with all the information you need for your farm to thrive.
