Attention to cows that have just arrived at the farm
Cattle raising business begins with the procurement of seeds or going. Procurement of cattle can be done by buying at the animal market or importing cattle from foreign countries, especially for fattening businesses. Traveling far from the cattle market or port to the farmer will cause the cow to experience stressful conditions. In fact, it is not uncommon to find long trips between provinces and between islands. Stress can be caused by cows experiencing a change in the atmosphere of a new environment, new workers during transportation and after arriving at the cage, transportation in a truck with very limited space even to jostling coupled with the scorching sun that is quite intense during the trip. This condition can be aggravated by rough treatment by workers during handling and the lack of availability of feed and care during travel.
Stress conditions in livestock can cause losses for farmers because it will have an impact on weight loss and livestock performance. Therefore, in order for the condition of cows to improve quickly after arriving at a new farm location, it needs special attention by farmers.
Preparation Before The Cows Come
Before going to arrive, it is necessary to prepare the cage by cleaning the cage that has been used before. It is even better if the cage is thoroughly cleaned using disinfectants. The cage equipment is also in clean condition before being used for new cattle that come.
Forage feed is prepared and ensure sufficient availability. At the stage of feeding adaptation needs to be gradual. Drinking water should always be available from the beginning of the arrival of going and changed every day.
Handling of cows arriving at the farm
When going or cattle seedlings arrive at the farm, the handling that needs to be done by farmers include:
- Put the newly arrived cattle in a separate cage or quarantine cage for a few days before being put into the core cage. The goal is to avoid disease transmission in cattle.
- Give fresh forage and let it rest because the cow is still tired and weak.
- Provide drinking water to prevent dehydration in the body of livestock.
- Give vitamin supplements plus adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to increase energy and overcome muscle disorders experienced by cows, for example Bioselvita. ATP is one of the most important and indispensable energy materials of the body. Magnesium, potassium, sodium and vitamin B12 in Bioselvita it can help to overcome muscle disorders and repair muscle tissue before and after transportation.
- The next day, when the condition of the cows is normal again, give deworming to the new cattle that come with broad-spectrum deworming including to eradicate liver worms such as Wormzol-B or Wormectin Plus and vitamins to maintain endurance for example Vita B-Plex Bolus.
- Data collection and initial weighing of new cattle breeds to facilitate evaluation during the maintenance process.
