| Lyndon Lodge Miniature Cattle |
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| Felicite & Greg Phone : 07 4691 6222 Toowoomba ~ Queensland |
| Things to consider before buying cattle : * Tick control – even if you have not seen ticks on your farm, you may still live in a cattle tick zone. It is essential to talk to your local vet or DPI stock officer about what treatment you need to give your cattle. Ticks can make cattle very sick and in some cases can kill them. Our farm is in a tick free area so our cattle have not been treated for ticks. * Lantana, poisonous weeds etc. – check your paddocks for lantana and any other poisonous weeds that the cattle will have access to. You will need to eradicate the weeds so that the cattle cannot eat them and potentially become sick or die. * Fencing – it is advisable to have good fencing for miniature cattle, both to protect them and to eliminate any chance of them wandering. * Shade, Shelter and Water - cattle need shade, especially in summer. This can either be provided by trees or a man made structure such as a shed or stable. It is also essential for cattle to have access to a clean, reliable source of water. They drink a lot especially in hot, dry weather. If you don't have a trough, an old bath or similar container is fine, but it is a good idea to connect a float valve so that the water supply is automatic and will not run out if you are away or forget to check the water daily. * Area available for grazing – a paddock full of lush grass can very quickly vanish when you put livestock in there. Check with your local DPI stock officer or your neighbours about how many cattle you can run on your farm or acreage block. If you overstock your country you will run out of grass and it could cost you a lot to hand feed your cattle. Overstocking can also cause serious damage (such as erosion) to your country which can take years to repair. Consider also the amount of land that is taken up by things such as a house, sheds, yards, dams, driveways, etc and is therefore unavailable for grazing by your stock. * Parasites – your cattle will need to have regular treatment for internal and external parasites (such as intestinal worms, lice etc). This is a simple process involving a treatment poured along the cattle’s back which soaks into their bloodstream and kills most parasites. * Vaccination – cattle need a yearly vaccination to protect against diseases such as tetanus and black leg. This is an injection which you can administer yourself or have done by your local vet. * Cattle on neighbouring farms – are there cattle on properties close to yours? If so, are there bulls that may cause a problem with your cows and heifers? * Property Identification Code – every property has a PIC number. You will need to find out what yours is before you purchase any livestock. Ring your local DPI to enquire about your PIC code or check the DPI website. |
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| Greg and Felicite |
