Backyard cattle fattening or on a large scale can be profitably undertaken. It consists of buying healthy stock, feeding and fattening them for 120 to 180 days, and selling them at anytime of the year. Minimum space for housing is required: 1.5 to 2 sq. meters per head for a sheltered feeding area, and 5 meters per head for a fenced loafing area.

Given the proper care, there is less danger of diseases and parasites affecting confined animals and the fattening period is shorter. Marbling or inter-mixture of fat and lean in meat is better obtained through feedlot fattening. This is preferred by customers. Continue reading

43 Responses
  1. emerson says:

    Hi. Gusto ko lang po sana itanong kung ilang beses ba pwedeng manganak ang baka bago ibenta or katayin?

    Thank you.

  2. Bernardino Cuizon Jr says:

    Hello sa lahat,,, ask lang ng advice, i’m from mis. occ. meron po kayong alam na mabisang gamot ng baka ang sakit po parang pilay pag matagalan hihiga nalang….. tyrox lang po ang ginamit ko at belamel ang vitamis…..thank,s in advance…..

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  4. Nestor Domingo says:

    Hi, Gud AM. Last week only I both 2 cattle age 1 year old for 30 T male and female only for backyard in Mansalay Oriental Mindoro.Meron pa bang ibang kakailanganing ipakain sa Baka bukod sa pag soga mo sa bamuhan.?
    Regarding naman sa backyard cattle fattening please give me the idea how to feed a cow in the cage It is interested because the space is limited. Please help me, so that this comming june Iam home so I can prepare the area for the cage. Best regards.

    Thanks
    Nestor

  5. dear mr.casanova,
    good am.im an interprenuer here in pangasinan,wish to engage in raising cattle farm,we would like you to give us a feasibilty study on how and to raise the required cattle,as of now im on the process of buying a 16 hec.land w/c is very suitable for raising cattles,unfortunately we no knowledge about it,also how about the stocks..if you could provide us,just like an integrator.we would be happy..its like a joint venture..we provide all the necessary housing,food,water,electrical..you provide cattle ,medicines..if possible..as an lgu

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  6. Engr. MATT says:

    I have 3 adult female cows right now. Can I produce milk from them on a daily basis? What is the procedure to keep the milk safe and clean? Thank you.

  7. good day!i’m studying at Sain Vincent’s College.At this sem I have my Feasibility Study.that’s why I read something in this website with regards in raising a cattle..I am planning that raising a cattle is the best title in my feasibility study…hope you grant me and show to me some techniques in raising a cattle…thank you..

  8. Isaac V. Canovas says:

    Please give me some idea where I can get a good breed of cow.

    • Maida Savares says:

      what kind of cow do you want? for meat production or meat prod? it depends on the kind of cow that you want to raise

  9. manuel cebu says:

    hi im from i want to raise cattle i don’t no wer to buy good young cattle pls me

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  11. Ron says:

    hi! im from bulacan,, am planning to raise two female cattle just backyard raising…no knowledge on what breed to consider or age of the cattle for breeding,,hope you could give some ideas on how much,where in bulacan,breed type of female to raise…do you think its much better if i consider getting a breeder or a younger female instead?am planning to get stud service for those cattles for breeding purposes is it practical?,,,hope you could help me tnx in advance….

  12. Percival Dela Cruz, Jr. says:

    I need 2 male cows for my father’s small lot at buso-buso for a start. Could someone give me an idea for a good breed and where to buy? tnx

  13. Just saw your Courses for Beef Cattle Production and became interested in it. Could you please send them to me so I can read to widen my scope on the subject.
    Thank you so much for the anticipated assistance and cooperation in advance.

  14. Hi R. Estrada,

    Normally the common breeds available is usually Brahman or Ongole/Nellore. The good thing about brahman breeds is it is highly tolerant to heat and resistant to insects and diseases.

    here’s an additional info for Breed selection Guide

    Hope this info helps . . .

    • Ron says:

      hi! im planning to raise backyard cattle,,would you suggest to get a young female or an already breeding one? i w anted to start buying two females,im from bulacan where can i buy good breeds?and how much?im considering stud services for these matter,,is it practical? hope you could provide some knowledge,..tnx

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