T/NAASS 050-2022 Technical Specifications for Beef Cattle Fattening in the Liupan Mountain Area of Ningxia
T/NAASS 050-2022
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Scope
Scope: This document specifies the terminology and definitions of beef cattle fattening technology in the Liupanshan area of Ningxia, the selection and transfer of fattening cattle, the management of feeding and care during the isolation period, and the technical requirements for feeding and management during the fattening period. This document is applicable to the continuous fattening and feeding management of beef cattle in large-scale beef cattle farms (households) in the Liupanshan area of Ningxia. Main technical content: 3. Terminology and definitions The following terms and definitions are applicable to this document: 3.1 Continuous fattening: A method of fattening beef cattle that selects weaning bulls aged between August and October, adopts a phased fattening approach, and fattens them until they reach an age of 16 to 18 months and a body weight of over 650 kg before slaughtering. 4. Selection of fattening cattle 4.1 Breeds: Simmental cattle, Angus cattle, and their hybrid offspring. 4.2 Age: For continuous fattening, select weaning bulls aged between August and October. 4.3 Gender: Preferably male bulls, followed by castrated bulls, and finally female bulls. 4.4 Body type: Good growth and development, with well-proportioned body parts. 5. Transfer of fattening cattle 5.1 Transfer requirements: Avoid transferring cattle from epidemic areas; the transferred cattle should come from formal sources and be healthy. They should undergo quarantine in accordance with the "Animal Quarantine Management Measures" and have their immunization records checked. 5.2 Preparation for admission: Before admission, the pens in the isolation area should be disinfected, and sufficient feed, vaccines, and veterinary drugs should be prepared. 6. Management of the isolation period 6.1 Feeding during the isolation period: The admitted cattle should be kept in isolation pens. After admission, they should drink water in small amounts several times a day, with each drinking session