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<blockquote data-quote="Running Arrow Bill" data-source="post: 506760" data-attributes="member: 9"><p>Longhorns: Probably less than 1% mortality rate due to all causes.</p><p></p><p>This aside:</p><p></p><p>To reduce mortality rate on any breed of cattle:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">1. Clean debris free pastures (avoid hardware & plastic disease).<br /> 2. Good hay and/or feed without any mold or bugs.<br /> 3. Relative clean water.<br /> 4. Comprehensive vaccination program from beginning.<br /> 5. Cattle breed suited for climate.<br /> 6. Absence of dangerous predators.<br /> 7. Frequent checking on animals.<br /> 8. Avoiding confined dirty quarters they live in.<br /> 9. Shelter from nasty weather.<br /> 10. Healthy breeding stock with good genetics.<br /> 11. Regular de-worming program.<br /> 12. Easy calving females.<br /> 13. Clean, good, non-toxic grass and weeds.<br /> 14. Always quarantine new arrivals.<br /> 15. Be cautious of Sale Barn animals: Know their quality & health.<br /> 16. Quality mineral program.<br /> 17. Isolate and/or treat any sick animals found. <br /> 18. Vaccinate as needed to avoid shipping fever.</li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Running Arrow Bill, post: 506760, member: 9"] Longhorns: Probably less than 1% mortality rate due to all causes. This aside: To reduce mortality rate on any breed of cattle: [list]1. Clean debris free pastures (avoid hardware & plastic disease). 2. Good hay and/or feed without any mold or bugs. 3. Relative clean water. 4. Comprehensive vaccination program from beginning. 5. Cattle breed suited for climate. 6. Absence of dangerous predators. 7. Frequent checking on animals. 8. Avoiding confined dirty quarters they live in. 9. Shelter from nasty weather. 10. Healthy breeding stock with good genetics. 11. Regular de-worming program. 12. Easy calving females. 13. Clean, good, non-toxic grass and weeds. 14. Always quarantine new arrivals. 15. Be cautious of Sale Barn animals: Know their quality & health. 16. Quality mineral program. 17. Isolate and/or treat any sick animals found. 18. Vaccinate as needed to avoid shipping fever.[/list] [/QUOTE]
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