Ravensworth, New South Wales (December 3, 2014) —Ronald Harris, owner of a
Ravensworth cattle station, shares important and helpful points for livestock raising. After all, it's not just a simple matter of having different breeds of animals on vast lands. There are various factors that farm operators must consider, too, in order for a livestock business to thrive well.


One of these is overstocking. Most commonly encountered in farms, the issue of overstocking leads many to cut cost by keeping a disproportionate number of animals in extremely small enclosures, in effect denying them comfortable bedding. This results to stress, aggression and the possible spread of contagious disease that significantly affects a cow's milk production, reproduction, hygiene and appetite. Farmers should be very considerate of the animal's comfort, allotting sufficient animal to space ratio for each, as this is necessary for a cattle to reach her full production potential.


Ronald Harris's Ravensworth cattle station is in a 14,300 hectare land, making it one of the biggest feedlot licenses in the country. It uses modern facilities composed of a double-decker loading ramp, an overhead sprinkler system, concrete loading area and 14 holding pens, currently sheltering 15,000 cattle. Its potential for expansion can accommodate up to 60,000 cattle, comfortably.


Ronald Harris also recognizes the importance of giving the cattle adequate and immediate health care, so three feedlot holding pens in the farm serve as a small animal hospital.


He also considers developing a part of the feedlots into a large scale daily operation since he has dairy license. “These animals aren't only for beef as Ravensworth Cattle Property will begin dairy farming in the future using the most modern methods to once again produce quality results," says Ronald Harris.


For more information about Ravensworth Cattle Station visit, ronaldharrisravensworth.com.


About Ravensworth Cattle Station


Ronald Harris has been growing food to feed people for over a decade. He leased the land in 1993 and eventually bought it in 1999. Ravensworth Cattle station has a two-storey office complex with a mezzanine level and a verandah which the management uses to oversee day to day operations.