How to Care for Cows

If you take good care of your cows, they will produce dairy products, meat and calves for years.

Things You'll Need

  • Cattle Feed
  • Cattle Wormer
  • Feed Buckets
  • Livestock Salt And Minerals
  • Milking Stools
  • Rubber Boots
  • Bales Of Straws
  • Fencing
  • Hay Feeders
  • Pitchforks
  • Shovels
  • Steel Rake
  • Water Source
  • Buckets
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Instructions

    • 1

      Provide shelter. Cows need shade in summer and a windbreak in winter. The type of shelter depends on the type of winter your area has and the breed of cow.

    • 2

      Keep cows wormed. Change brands of wormer every other time to prevent them from becoming immune.

    • 3

      Provide water at all times - either a pond, spring, creek or watering tank.

    • 4

      Feed cows. Milking cows will need grain and hay for good production. Beef cows can manage on pasture with supplemental feedings of hay and grain in winter.

    • 5

      Keep salt and minerals out for cattle at all times. Check with your local vet or agricultural agent about types of minerals needed for your area and time of year.

    • 6

      Maintain a good fence or pen around cows.

    • 7

      Clean barn stalls and lay fresh straw if you keep your cows in a barn.

    • 8

      Milk dairy cows twice a day.

    • 9

      Check cows for lice and parasites and medicate as needed. Check with vet for any questions you have.