In summer, it is recommended to graze calves and cows on pasture. You can buy a plot of land with an area of half a hectare, sow it with legumes and cereals and graze your animals on this territory. If there is no personal pasture, you will have to contact local authorities and find out where the territory specially designated for grazing is located. It is prohibited to graze cows within the city, near the road or on the banks of the river.
How to herd cows correctly
There are grazing rules and veterinary rules for keeping domestic animals such as cows. These instructions were approved at the state, that is, at the legislative level. According to these recommendations, livestock grazing is organized. If you do not follow the rules, you will have to pay fines.
herd grazing
Cattle can be grazed on fenced or unfenced pastures. In every rural area there are areas specially designated by the local government for grazing. Grazing is carried out by a shepherd with whom they enter into an agreement, or by the livestock owners themselves on a first-come, first-served basis. The greater the number of animals, the less often you will have to graze the herd. Typically, each owner plays the role of a shepherd 3-4 times per season (from spring to autumn). The person who herds the herd must ensure that the animals do not run away and wander into someone's private property. All responsibility for the actions of the cows lies with the shepherd.
It is prohibited to graze animals in places not designated by the administration for grazing, including in the coastal strip and near roads. Cows are released into the general herd only after registration, receipt of all vaccinations and permission. Before grazing, you need to know where the animals are gathered and where the pasture lands are. Every morning you will have to drive your cattle to the designated point, and pick it up at lunchtime and in the evening.If you graze cows in unauthorized areas, you will have to pay a fine or compensate the owner of the area where the animal wandered for the amount of damage caused.
Cow grazing on a leash
Animals can be grazed on a leash in specially designated grazing areas. Tethered cattle can graze both on public and private (near the house) pasture. The main thing is not to leave the animal unattended for a long time. If the cattle gets loose and starts walking in crowded places, in private areas or near the road, you will have to pay a fine.
Electric shepherd
Cattle can be grazed using an electric shepherd. In this case, a private pasture is fenced with wire, to which a low voltage electric current is supplied. Animals in such a territory graze on their own, that is, without a shepherd. When they approach the wire fenced pasture boundary, they are hit with a small electrical charge. Electric shepherd is not dangerous to humans, with the exception of people with heart disease.
Independent grazing of cows
You can graze animals yourself, for example, on personal plots of land. In the summer, cows can spend all day on a private pasture. It is recommended to drive them into the barn at lunchtime or at night. On a private property, animals can graze on a leash or free-range, but under the supervision of the owner.
If the size of the land does not allow you to fully feed the cow with grass, you can negotiate with the local administration and independently graze the cattle in a specially designated area for pasture.
Which pastures are best?
It is recommended to graze domestic animals on ecologically clean land plots that are located away from roads, industrial enterprises and cities.It is advisable for cows to eat to their heart's content. Preferred herbs are clover, alfalfa, timothy, fescue, and medicinal plants.
It is forbidden to graze livestock in meadows where there are many poisonous or soapy herbs containing saponins. It is best to graze cows on a private, fenced-off pasture of the legume-grain type, where stray dogs do not run around and where other animals do not enter. The recommended grass height is 10-15 cm. It is recommended to mow taller plants and dry them in the sun. In addition to grass, in summer animals need to be given 150 grams of salt and 60-70 liters of water per day.
Required pasture area per cow
In summer, it is advisable to graze animals on pasture. Grazing begins when the grass grows to 10-12 centimeters. For the season, one cow needs pasture with an area of 0.3-0.5 hectares. If there are young animals, then “plus” another 0.2 hectares. One cow eats 35-65 kg of fresh grass per day.
Animal grazing should be done early in the morning, after the dew has dried. It is advisable to first graze cows in old areas, and gradually switch to fresh grass during the day.
The pasture needs to be monitored throughout the summer. It is recommended to mow tall grasses, remove poisonous plants, and replant clover or alfalfa in a timely manner. In early spring, meadow vegetation can be fertilized with diluted compost. In the summer, measures are organized on the pasture against rodents, gadflies and blood-sucking insects.
What can happen to cows on pasture without preparation?
An animal that has been kept on winter feeding for some time must be gradually accustomed to the herd and to fresh grass. At the very beginning, it is recommended to take the cattle out to the meadow only after lunch and only for a few hours.During this period, it is advisable to feed cows with sweetened water to avoid problems with digestion. It is advisable to carry out the first grazing on young grass up to 15 cm high. Animals are reluctant to eat higher vegetation.
The worst thing that can happen to cows on pasture is tympany, that is, bloating. The disease occurs when animals overeat wet legumes. It is advisable to ensure that there are no small fruits, foreign objects, or poisonous plants in the area where cows graze.
Rules for grazing livestock and poultry in populated areas
Owners of private houses located within small settlements can keep cattle. True, animals need to be grazed on their own plot or in a pasture specially designated by the administration. It is forbidden to leave livestock unattended. You need to herd animals yourself, or by hiring a shepherd for this purpose.
If a cow is grazing in a herd, then it must be accompanied through the populated area to the place where the cattle are collected, that is, led on a leash. It is advisable to take a dustpan and broom with you to remove animal feces from the road. It is not allowed to drive cows to the herd gathering place through schools and residential yards. If an animal is walking along the side of the road, you need to make sure that it does not throw itself under a car.
It is prohibited to graze livestock on the territory of a populated area (in parks, squares, and playgrounds). If the animals are in the pasture, you need to make sure that they do not run away and do not wander around the city. Cows should not be allowed to wander around populated areas and look for food in garbage cans. Escaped animals can trample flower beds or wander into someone's private garden or garden. In this case, the owner of the cow will have to compensate the injured party for the damage, and also pay a fine to the state.
