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Post by thywar on Sept 5, 2016 15:59:13 GMT -7
In 2015, the average number of milk cows in Oklahoma was 40,000. Milk production ranked number 6 in value among all Oklahoma commodities, with a value of $181 million. The largest population of dairy cows in 2015 was in Tillman County.
Oklahoma dairy cows produced 697 million pounds of milk in 2014. The average Oklahoma milk cow produced 17,425 pounds of milk in 2014.
Beef Cattle and the Oklahoma Economy
The beef industry generates more income than any other agricultural enterprise in our state. In 2005, Oklahoma’s cattle and calf population was 5.4 million.
The cattle and calf industry is the most profitable agricultural enterprise in Oklahoma. In 2005 cattle and calves contributed $2.2 million to the Oklahoma economy.
In 2005 Oklahoma ranked number five in the nation in the number of cattle and calves.
Oklahoma City's Stockyard City is the home of the largest stocker/feeder cattle market in the world. Since it opened in 1910, more than 102,000,000 head of livestock have passed through its iron gates.
In comparison to some states we lag far behind. But we hold our own. I wondered about this, this morning on my drive to town. Some second/third hay cuttings going on now and I always look at the herds as I pass them and piqued my curiosity.
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Post by woodyz on Sept 5, 2016 17:28:53 GMT -7
It takes 24# of feed to make 1# of beef
According to a UC Davis study, it takes 441 gallons of water to produce one pound of boneless beef—or about 110 gallons for a quarter-pound hamburger
This study takes into consideration the following: o Water the animal drinks o Water used to irrigate pasture land that the cattle graze o Water used to grow crops the cattle are fed o Water used in the processing of the beef
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Post by woodyz on Sept 5, 2016 17:39:24 GMT -7
24 to 1 for beef
4 TO 1 FOR RABBIT
7 to 1 for chicken
and
10 to 1 for pork
sorry hi-jack
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Post by thywar on Sept 5, 2016 17:42:36 GMT -7
It takes 24# of feed to make 1# of beef According to a UC Davis study, it takes 441 gallons of water to produce one pound of boneless beef—or about 110 gallons for a quarter-pound hamburger This study takes into consideration the following: o Water the animal drinks o Water used to irrigate pasture land that the cattle graze o Water used to grow crops the cattle are fed o Water used in the processing of the beef The university of californication-davis can KMA for trying to discourage me from eating beef. I personally cringe every time I hear the screams when that kale plant is pulled. Say NO to vegetarianliberalcommunism and save the kales...err whales. Whatever. Eat more beef (and pork and chicken and...)
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Post by woodyz on Sept 5, 2016 17:48:16 GMT -7
I just think its good to know if you are trying to raise meat. You need to know how much feed and how much water you have to have available
over Grazing is bad, starving is bad. How many calves can I feed on that 20 acres, etc.
its why rabbits are the best choice as a survivalist meat.
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Post by thywar on Sept 5, 2016 17:53:19 GMT -7
I just think its good to know if you are trying to raise meat. You need to know how much feed and how much water you have to have available over Grazing is bad, starving is bad. How many calves can I feed on that 20 acres, etc. its why rabbits are the best choice as a survivalist meat. I agree it's good info. But anytime someone from California wants to 'enlighten' me well....see above. I like rabbit. It's the other .410 meat. (Ok this where everyone says '.410? Oh no. .22')
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