What kind of cow is a shelf cow?

When raising cattle, they will have different names according to their growth, such as calves, fattening cattle and so on. What kind of cow is a shelf cow?

What kind of cow is a shelf cow

Shelf cattle refer to beef cattle that are not slaughtered or fattened. Generally speaking, shelf cattle aged 12-24 months grow fast and produce good meat quality.

Second, how to choose shelf cattle

1. Choose beef cattle breeds with better breeds, fattening and meat performance, or some famous meat breeds can be crossed with local native cattle. Simmental is the best choice, of course, according to the characteristics of the place.

2. The best choice is at the age of 12-24 months, which is the peak of their growth. The growth rate is very fast, and the fat deposition period is usually 14-24 months.

3. It is best to choose a bull, then a castrated cow, and finally a cow. Because estrus affects the growth rate of a cow, it is not particularly beneficial to growth and fattening.

4, weight, generally choose about 300-400 jin, this is also based on the actual fattening demand.

5. In terms of body shape, some cattle with strong limbs, powerful tail flick, wide head, large chest circumference and deep chest are required. Secondly, we have to observe their nose, conjunctiva, coat and so on.

The above is a brief introduction to the shelf cow. I hope it will be helpful to you.