Cattle fattening means buying young or lean animals and feeding them for three to six months before selling at a heavier weight. It turns over capital faster than breeding.
Selecting animals
Choose healthy young bulls with a good frame. Crossbreeds often gain weight faster than pure local breeds.
Feeding systems
- Pasture with supplements: lower cost, slower gain.
- Feedlot: animals confined and fed silage, hay, brewers' waste, maize bran and concentrates for faster gain.
Health
Deworm and vaccinate on arrival, control ticks and provide clean water.
Profit drivers
- Buying price per kg
- Daily weight gain
- Feed cost
- Selling price and timing, especially around festive seasons
Selling
Sell to abattoirs, butchers and exporters. Weigh animals so you sell by weight, not guesswork.
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