So you said the dairy cow has higher metabolism and needs more pasture, does that mean they eat more than beef cows? I woulda guessed the beefy would eat more (is that a dumb question?)
Not a dumb question at all and yes dairy cows do eat more than beef cows. See the beef cow metabolism is lower so when he eats it gets turned into the muscle whereas a dairy cow when she eats it gets turned into milk ( if she is in Milk at the time)
I have a Jersey/Hereford cross for a milk cow. She's not as productive as a full Jersey but for 3 people she has more than enough milk for drinking and butter-buttermilk, cheese etc. With out being overwhelmed with too much milk. 🐄👩🏻🌾
For beef, we have had Angus, black baldie and now a Texas longhorn. They have all been rather calm and pleasant. But then again I believe some of that has to do with how you interact with them. The more they are used to you the better. As far as dairy, we have worked with several breeds. Our Holstein was huge and she could be moody, but also loving. Worked with a full blooded jersey that we lovingly called "the crazy heifer" but so far I seem to like crosses. We have a jersey Holstein that is very tame, doesn't kick unless she is hurt (she sliced open a teat once with barbed wire) and gives a great ratio of milk and butterfat.
A dairy cow is very docile. My girls could walk right under them and they would never even bother them, and if they got sick of it, they would swat them with their tails.
Me my wife were talking about getting a dairy cow or two so we can milk and then make cheese and butter and then breading it with a beef cow such as Kobe beef
That is a really good question, in fact I will do a video about this real soon that is just to much information to put in a comment section. Thanks for this question
In our experience, cows are a herd animal, so I would recommend getting at least two cows anyway. So one dairy and one meat cow would be fine. There are also some cows that are a dual breed. I believe Dexters are one of those. But keep in mind in order to have milk from a dairy cow, it has to get pregnant and have a calf. So you will need to find a way to inseminate the cow. AI (Artificial insemination) never worked for us, so we now have a bull in our herd to cover our heifers.
Just doing some research before looking in to the acreage. My biggest concerns right now is the acreage, how much is enough. These are animals, and not your house trained dog who knows to go pee outside. I am thinking it takes about 2 acres per head of cattle. Although i intend on having a chicken coop, acre or so for hogs, and 5 acres for vineyard/trees/fruits and hopefully 40+ to get some good herds of cattles going. Also looking into maybe some corgis / aus shephies as well. Granted it is like cheating because my dad used to have a dairy farm but i do not want to get complacent because dairy farming and beef herding are two different beasts i think. I could be wrong, and my main concerns or questions right now is what tools are absolutely necessary, how many heads should i aim for 10 females + bull or 20 females + bull? working on the numbers to consider to give them to the loan guys so i can finalize this when the va finally decides to make a decision on me and so i can run with the blows and make a swift effort into getting started towards getting that 500 acres for cattle farming (will probably start with around 50 but open eyes are on big deals on acreage right now.) I enjoyed the videos and cant wait to get situated but time will tell.
That answer really depends on how you are going to run your cows, if you intend to let them have free range to a paddock then your cow per acre will be lower but if you do intense grazing and move them every day from smaller paddock to paddock then the number of head per acre goes up. The most important thing is to run those chickens behind them three days later. The most important question to answer is do you have the time to invest in moving them daily. Sorry it took so long to reply, we never got a notification of your comment
Are the quality of the meat for a dairy cow and a beef cow huge? I see farms immediately killing male milk cows, which is sad. At least raised them for meat
The build of a dairy steer is quite different from a eat steer. Dairy cattle are tall and slender (for the most part) and the meat is very lean. Most of your flavor in beef comes from the fat. So if the steer is lean there is not much flavor.
Thank you for the explanation, I really didn’t know there was two types of cows. I just read a comment from a video and someone was saying that the meat for burgers and steak are really castrated bulls I don’t know how true this is but judging from this video you made they are full of it. So thank again 👍🏻 very educational.
I steer is when a bull has been castrated, Most of the time Steers are used for beef, but in this video, we are talking specifically about the different types of cow. Some are specifically for dairy production while others are for beef production. Thanks for watching Hope this helps.
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So you said the dairy cow has higher metabolism and needs more pasture, does that mean they eat more than beef cows? I woulda guessed the beefy would eat more (is that a dumb question?)
Not a dumb question at all and yes dairy cows do eat more than beef cows. See the beef cow metabolism is lower so when he eats it gets turned into the muscle whereas a dairy cow when she eats it gets turned into milk ( if she is in Milk at the time)
Hey bud what about when you are raising Holsteins for beef?
I have a Jersey/Hereford cross for a milk cow. She's not as productive as a full Jersey but for 3 people she has more than enough milk for drinking and butter-buttermilk, cheese etc. With out being overwhelmed with too much milk. 🐄👩🏻🌾
Very helpful! Thanks from Nova Scotia
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this video I live on a farm with beef cows but I am doing a report on dairy cows and beef cows so this helps alot
Glad it was helpful!, if we can help in anyway with your report please reach out
@@bigbearhomestead I have one question do dairy cows need a higher protein feed then beef cows?
In your opinion what is an ideal beef cow breed and dairy cow breed as far as tame and extremely docile to work with.
For beef, we have had Angus, black baldie and now a Texas longhorn. They have all been rather calm and pleasant. But then again I believe some of that has to do with how you interact with them. The more they are used to you the better.
As far as dairy, we have worked with several breeds. Our Holstein was huge and she could be moody, but also loving. Worked with a full blooded jersey that we lovingly called "the crazy heifer" but so far I seem to like crosses. We have a jersey Holstein that is very tame, doesn't kick unless she is hurt (she sliced open a teat once with barbed wire) and gives a great ratio of milk and butterfat.
A dairy cow is very docile. My girls could walk right under them and they would never even bother them, and if they got sick of it, they would swat them with their tails.
Me my wife were talking about getting a dairy cow or two so we can milk and then make cheese and butter and then breading it with a beef cow such as Kobe beef
Hi How'd you's go with that! Great idea,
Thanks for sharing your plan, how did it turn out?
Can you please tell us which medicine do you use for cows for the whole year to be away from illness
We only medicate when necessary
Your cows are very beautiful.
Thank you
hey i was wondering what do you do with a bull from the dairy breed
Most will either butcher it early for veal,or raise it long enough so that they get a fair amount of burger.
Thanks for the information!
Any time!
They all taste good
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How do you deal the danger of bulls?
That is a really good question, in fact I will do a video about this real soon that is just to much information to put in a comment section. Thanks for this question
@@bigbearhomestead please do I'm waiting for it.
I’m legit laughing at your milk dance 🕺 just milking 😂😂
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching
Are jersey cows good to eat?
The only thing I would do with them is make ground beef
You must be a Mr. Olympia meat human! Strut that stuff..
BreakAway Homesteader lol
Thank u for the info on cows!
Thanks for watching
would it make sense to buy both or get one because for me I want both but if I don't get both I would want a dairy cow
In our experience, cows are a herd animal, so I would recommend getting at least two cows anyway. So one dairy and one meat cow would be fine. There are also some cows that are a dual breed. I believe Dexters are one of those. But keep in mind in order to have milk from a dairy cow, it has to get pregnant and have a calf. So you will need to find a way to inseminate the cow. AI (Artificial insemination) never worked for us, so we now have a bull in our herd to cover our heifers.
Just doing some research before looking in to the acreage. My biggest concerns right now is the acreage, how much is enough. These are animals, and not your house trained dog who knows to go pee outside. I am thinking it takes about 2 acres per head of cattle. Although i intend on having a chicken coop, acre or so for hogs, and 5 acres for vineyard/trees/fruits and hopefully 40+ to get some good herds of cattles going. Also looking into maybe some corgis / aus shephies as well. Granted it is like cheating because my dad used to have a dairy farm but i do not want to get complacent because dairy farming and beef herding are two different beasts i think. I could be wrong, and my main concerns or questions right now is what tools are absolutely necessary, how many heads should i aim for 10 females + bull or 20 females + bull? working on the numbers to consider to give them to the loan guys so i can finalize this when the va finally decides to make a decision on me and so i can run with the blows and make a swift effort into getting started towards getting that 500 acres for cattle farming (will probably start with around 50 but open eyes are on big deals on acreage right now.)
I enjoyed the videos and cant wait to get situated but time will tell.
That answer really depends on how you are going to run your cows, if you intend to let them have free range to a paddock then your cow per acre will be lower but if you do intense grazing and move them every day from smaller paddock to paddock then the number of head per acre goes up. The most important thing is to run those chickens behind them three days later. The most important question to answer is do you have the time to invest in moving them daily. Sorry it took so long to reply, we never got a notification of your comment
Thank you for the info
Any time!
Are the quality of the meat for a dairy cow and a beef cow huge? I see farms immediately killing male milk cows, which is sad. At least raised them for meat
The build of a dairy steer is quite different from a eat steer. Dairy cattle are tall and slender (for the most part) and the meat is very lean. Most of your flavor in beef comes from the fat. So if the steer is lean there is not much flavor.
How about health comparison dairy vs beef cow if its ok..
what do you mean? The health of the cow?
Thank you for the explanation, I really didn’t know there was two types of cows. I just read a comment from a video and someone was saying that the meat for burgers and steak are really castrated bulls I don’t know how true this is but judging from this video you made they are full of it. So thank again 👍🏻 very educational.
Well steaks and burger can come from steers.
doesn't really matter i'd rather have both of them
We are the same way lol
Can you fatten up an old dairy cow and get any good steaks?
Not really they are to bony but great.ground
Can u eat dairy cow?
Yes but they are best just for ground beef.
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How can you tell if the calf at the auction was from a milk cow of beef cow, and does it matter?
I think you said the beef cow calf will get bigger?
Ok but can you milk a meat cow?
You could, but wouldn’t get much. They are only built to produce enough milk for a calf.
Dairy Bulls are meaner in general then beef bulls.
They have been about the same in my experience so far.
I just wonder do dairy cows eat corn? I know beef cows eat corn
They can but just like beef cows I would highly recommend against it.
You forgot to mention they both have four legs
I will remember that for next time, thanks for pointing that out.
I thought beef cows were steers
I steer is when a bull has been castrated, Most of the time Steers are used for beef, but in this video, we are talking specifically about the different types of cow. Some are specifically for dairy production while others are for beef production. Thanks for watching Hope this helps.
_Granted_
Thanks for watching
are you willing to sell me some of your cows I would love to buy a coupleof your dairy cows
Sure, you can contact us via email
@@bigbearhomestead okay I am looking for a mini baby Jersey cowshow much would you charge for the baby calves
I want both lol
They are fun to have
Damn I always thought it was just males were meat females were dairy...
Nope, I am glad you were able to get something from our video. Hope we earned you hitting that subscribe button and selecting all notifications.
I thought that too.
Only because you don’t want milk from a male cow. lol 🤢