If you are looking
at ranches for sale (or if you have already bought one), there is a
good chance that you are considering establishing a cattle raising
operation. In fact, you might have already decided which breed of
cattle you will use and where to sell the beef. However, have you
made sure that your ranch land is safe for your cattle?
There many plants
that are poisonous to cattle that can be growing on your land. These
plants present a danger to your cattle, especially if you plan on
letting them graze naturally. Here are two common plants that should
be removed from grazing areas:
Wild Cherries
People typically
do not have to worry about cherries. However, cattle ranchers should
remove any wild cherry fruits and plants because their leaves and
seeds are poisonous to cattle.
Buttercups
You may use
buttercups as ornamental flowers, but you must keep them away from
your cattle. All parts of the buttercup plant are poisonous to
cattle, as well as to goats and horses.
Be sure to study
which plants commonly grow in the state your ranch is located to help
you determine which of these you should look out for when letting
your cattle graze. Additionally, designate one of your ranch hands to
regularly survey the grazing land in case more of these poisonous
plants appear.
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