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Barnama
30-05-2025
- General
- Barnama
Cattle Breeder Cashing In Ahead Of Aidiladha Thanks To Gigantic Cattle
KOTA BHARU, May 30 (Bernama) -- As Hari Raya Aidiladha approaches, a lembu sado (gigantic cattle) breeder in Kampung Pasir Hor here will receive an influx of orders from customers from all over the place. Continuing his father's legacy as a cattle breeder for the past 23 years, Armizan Harun, 46, said so far, he had sold five gigantic cows to buyers in Selangor for the Aidiladha sacrificial rites on June 7. He said that five of his 13 lembu sado are of the Limousin, Charolais, Blonde d'Aquitaine, Belgian Blue, and Brahman breeds, weighing over 800 kg per head, with prices ranging from RM17,000 to RM18,000 each. 'Having more meat and a more tender taste are among the special qualities of these lembu sado compared to regular cattle, making them a preferred choice,' he told the reporter at his farm recently. The father of six said that he decided to focus on breeding these large-sized cattle because of the high prices they command. 'Initially, I had only five cows that I purchased from the villagers and carried out the artificial insemination process to ensure a continuous supply of cattle. 'We use semen from Limousin, Charolais, Blonde d'Aquitaine, Belgian Blue, and Brahman breeds…purchased from the Kelantan Veterinary Department. This process is usually carried out by my eldest son, Arfan Raqfin, 23, who possesses the necessary skills,' he said. Armizan said the cattle will be vaccinated monthly to ensure they remain healthy and free from diseases, including contagious illnesses like foot and mouth disease (FMD), stressing that he only sells these premium cattle to buyers with proper enclosures to keep the animals and are registered with the Veterinary Department to prevent the disease from spreading.
Irish Independent
01-05-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
You have to produce a better-quality U or E grade weanlings to justify a suckler cow – award-winning Cork farmers who breed weanlings for export
The Creeds, who breed Blonde d'Aquitaine cross weanlings for export from their 100-cow herd say the standard of animals that suckler farmers are breeding is unbelievable, and we need to maintain this quality. Amid a nationwide decline in suckler cow numbers, the Creed family is standing firm, proving that with dedication, quality and family teamwork, suckler farming still has a 'bright future in Ireland'. Mick Creed operates a 100-cow herd in Inchigeela, Co Cork, alongside his father Michael Snr and focuses on producing 'top-tier' weanlings destined for international export markets.
