Wound botulism is caused by toxin produced from a wound infected with Clostridium botulinum. Infant botulism is caused by consuming the spores of the botulinum bacteria, which then grow in the intestines and release toxins. All forms of botulism can be fatal and are considered medical emergencies. The following references aid in recognizing disease characteristics and hazards associated with botulinum toxin.
Budd suggests that a prospective buffalo rancher look up the recommended beef cow-calf stocking rate for the area and multiply by 10 to get the acreage necessary for stocking buffalo. He keeps a 30:1 cow:bull ratio. His land will support a cow-calf pair on 15 acres and a yearling over summer on 5 acres. Buffalo are easier on pasture than cattle, says Budd, because they roam and they graze all year around, reducing the stress placed on any particular area of the pasture.
1 Cattle raised in a dry-lot or feedlot environment require a different ration than those raised out on pasture. 2  This is because cattle raised in a feedlot have the feed brought to them instead of them looking for feed to eat when out on pasture. 3  Climate/seasons: 4  Winter feeding is different than spring/summer feeding.eed that is higher in TDN (at least 50%) will put weight on your cattle. Feed that is higher in DF (Digestible Fibre) and ADF is best for cows that need to lose weight or maintain it. 1  You need to focus on weight gain if you are feeding growing calves and replacement heifers and thin cows/bulls.