Beef Cattle Nutrition and Management: Strategies for Health and Productivity
Keywords:
Beef Cattle, Nutrition, Herd Health, Productivity, Forage Quality, Supplementation, Balanced Diets, Health Protocols, Genetic Selection, Monitoring, Adjustment, Livestock Management.
Abstract
Through an in-depth examination of the complex relationship between nutrition and management techniques for beef cattle, this research article aims to shed light on the critical role that these tactics play in promoting the health and productivity of herds. In order to ensure that production is both sustainable and efficient, the beef cattle business, which is a pivotal component in the production of food on a global scale, necessitates a detailed understanding of the best practices. The study takes a comprehensive look at a wide range of approaches, including but not limited to: forage quality, supplementation, water supply, balanced diets, health protocols, genetic selection, facility design, record-keeping, environmental stewardship, and continuous monitoring and modification. The purpose of this research is to contribute to the improvement of knowledge and practices that support the health and productivity of beef cattle, ultimately strengthening the foundation of this essential agricultural sector. This will be accomplished by deconstructing these tactics.
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[3] Preston, R. L., & Leng, R. A. (1987). Matching Ruminant Production Systems with Available Resources in the Tropics and Subtropics. Penambul Books.
[4] VanSoest, P. J. (1994). Nutritional Ecology of the Ruminant. Cornell University Press.
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[7] Galyean, M. L. (1998). Recent Advances in Equine Nutrition. Journal of Animal Science, 76(1), 101-113.
[8] Kakade, S. V., Dabade, T. D., Patil, V. C., Ajani, S. N., Bahulekar, A., & Sawant, R. (2023). Examining the Social Determinants of Health in Urban Communities: A Comparative Analysis. South Eastern European Journal of Public Health, 111–125.
[9] Pangarkar, S. C., Paigude, S., Banait, S. S., Ajani, S. N., Mange, P., & Bramhe, M. V. (2023). Occupational Stress and Mental Health: A Longitudinal Study in High-Stress Professions. South Eastern European Journal of Public Health, 68–80.
[10] Lofgreen, G. P., & Garrett, W. N. (1968). A system for expressing net energy requirements and feed values for growing and finishing beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science, 27(3), 793-806.
[11] Van Amburgh, M. E., & Van Soest, P. J. (1991). Development of a mechanistic model for predicting intake of forages by ruminants. Journal of Animal Science, 69(8), 4017-4032.
[12] Garrett, W. N., & Klopfenstein, T. J. (1981). Energy utilization by growing cattle: Efficiency and partitioning of energy during feedlot performance. Journal of Animal Science, 53(3), 705-722.
[13] Staniar, W. B., & Higgs, R. J. (2008). The role of fats in horse feeding. The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice, 24(1), 125-138.
[14] Lardy, G. P., & Klopfenstein, T. J. (2015). Backgrounding Beef Cattle. North Dakota State University.
[15] FASS (Federation of Animal Science Societies). (2016). Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching. John Wiley & Sons.
[16] Kumbhar, U. T., Ashok, W. V., Nashte, A., Limkar, S., Patil, V. C., & Chaudhari, K. (2023). Globalization and Public Health: An Examination of Cross-Border Health Issues. South Eastern European Journal of Public Health, 171–180.
[17] Patil, V. C., Ali, G. S., Nashte, A., Rautdesai, R., Garud, S. K., & Sable, N. P. (2023). Public Health Policy and Infectious Disease Control: Lessons from Recent Outbreaks. South Eastern European Journal of Public Health, 162–170.
[18] Owens, F. N., & Zinn, R. A. (1988). Protein Metabolism of Feedlot Cattle: Influence of Intake and Nutrient Supply. Journal of Animal Science, 66(1), 155-163.
[19] Klopfenstein, T. J., & Erickson, G. E. (2007). Strategies to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus excretion of cattle. Journal of Animal Science, 85(13 Suppl), E376-85.
[20] Van Soest, P. J. (1994). Nutritional Ecology of the Ruminant. Cornell University Press.
[21] Klopfenstein, T. J., & Stock, R. A. (1997). Ruminal Fermentation. In The Ruminant Animal: Digestive Physiology and Nutrition (pp. 259-282). Prentice Hall.
[22] Forbes, J. M. (1986). Voluntary Food Intake and Diet Selection in Farm Animals. CABI Publishing.
[23] Van Soest, P. J., Robertson, J. B., & Lewis, B. A. (1991). Methods for dietary fiber, neutral detergent fiber, and nonstarch polysaccharides in relation to animal nutrition. Journal of Dairy Science, 74(10), 3583-3597.
[24] Allen, M. S. (1996). Physical constraints on voluntary intake of forages by ruminants. Journal of Animal Science, 74(12), 3063-3075.
Published
2024-01-03
How to Cite
Sujata V. Patil. (2024). Beef Cattle Nutrition and Management: Strategies for Health and Productivity. Revista Electronica De Veterinaria, 25(1), 312 - 324. Retrieved from https://www.veterinaria.org/index.php/REDVET/article/view/522
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