Land and Livestock

Age of slaughter for cattle

Q- I have heard that, due to BSE, cattle must be slaughtered by 36 months old. Does this apply to breeding animals as well, or is it possible to keep them longer and slaughter them later, but not for human consumption?Read More ›

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