Animal care
The most important thing on a beef farm is the health and happiness of the cattle.
The cattle are kept in sheds in winter. They are checked for illness and put in isolation pens to be treated
Cows and calves
A young Simmental calf suckling from her mother and a very young Aberdeen Angus calf. Listen to find out more about the beef cattle breeds used in Scotland.
Feeding
Cattle eat a mixture of food depending on their needs. This is mixed, weighed and delivered by the Kennon Feed wagon. Cattle are weighed in a weigh crush to check they are growing well.
Identification
Every cow, bull and calf has special ear tags and a passport that tell the farmer where it has come from. Have a closer look at these examples and find out why it is needed.
What's next
Making money from the beef farming involves the cattle coming and going. They are transported to market or an abattoir and more are bought in when needed. Discover how much they are worth to the farmer.
