This page is dedicated to providing information regarding the care and feeding of Miniature Zebu Cattle. The information is provided by members and is based on their experiences with the breed. Remember that what works in one situation may not work in another. The International Miniature Zebu Association and its officers and Members take no responsibility for any reliance on information provided by authors on this page. If you have an idea or system that works for you, share it with the readers of this site. You may contact the Secretary/Treasurer of the IMZA to have your information posted here.
A new Zebu is born on Rick Bogles farm in Florida
A new Zebu is born on Steve Herndons farm in Kentucky
Jazzy with her new baby bull calf.
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Results of the Florida Miniature Zebu Association Zebu Steer Project
The Florida Miniature Zebu Association (FMZA) recently conducted a nutritional Zebu steer project. The steers, donated by the JW Fewox family of Frostproof, FL, were approximately 4 years old. These animals had been strictly grass fed until Aug 25, 2007, when they were moved to Ann Harpers farm in Lady Lake, FL. There for seven (7) weeks they were fed grass and grain and on Oct 18 they were taken to be slaughtered. The hanging weights were 258 and 192 pounds. Test samples of the Zebu meat were taken to ABC Research Corporation in Gainesville, FL for Nutritional testing.
Here are the results of those test compared to select and choice beef:
ANALYSIS:
ZebuSelect BeefChoice BeefCalories/100g 165.19201.00 219.00
165.19201.00 219.00Fat 9.27% 8.09%10.15%
9.27% 8.09%10.15%Iron mg/100g 2.72 2.99 2.99
mg/100g 2.72 2.99 2.99Cholesterol mg/100g 57.3 86.00 86.00
57.3 86.00 86.00 A new Zebu is born at Lorin Lipperts Ranch in South Dakota
A new Zebu is born on Ann & Larry Harpers farm in Florida
Rosebud with her first calf. Larry Harper had to assist the birth by pulling the calf.
Photos of the proper way to measure your Miniature Zebu
Larry and Judy Rohner's 32" tall Red Heifer at 26 months old.
Rick Bogle's 30 1/2" tall Bull at 28 months old.
Larry and Judy Rohner's 27 3/4" tall Bull at 19 months old.
Steve DeMoor's 26" tall Cow at 36 months old.
IMZA
INTERNATIONAL MINIATURE ZEBU ASSOCIATION
HOME OF THE OLDEST AND LARGEST REGISTRY OF MINIATURE ZEBU CATTLE
3571 Highway 20, Crawford, NE 69339 PHONE: (308) 665-1431 FAX: (308) 665-1931
Zebu Husbandry
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IMZA: INTERNATIONAL MINIATURE ZEBU ASSOCIATION
HOME OF THE OLDEST AND LARGEST REGISTRY OF MINIATURE ZEBU CATTLE
3571 Highway 20, Crawford, NE 69339 PHONE: (308) 665-1431 FAX: (308) 665-1931
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#1. The calf needs to receive the cow's first milk (colostrum) or a powdered colostrum replacer as quickly as possible after birth. A powdered colostrum should be available at your local farm store, such as Tractor Supply. Use the colostrum replacer for 3 days, preferably about 4 times a day.
#2. Use a small nipple such as the goat nipples from your farm supply store. Days 1-3, feed about 12 to 16 ounces of colostrum, 4 times per day. The first day, the calf may not drink this much, but after day 2, the goal should be to feed about 48 to 64 ounces per day.
#3. On Day 4, start feeding the calf a good quality milk replacer. Depending on the size of the calf, the quantity should be 64 to 96 ounces per day, spread out into as many equal feedings as your schedule will allow. Two feedings of 32 to 48 oz are sufficient, but the calf will do better if you can feed it 3 or 4 equal feedings.
#4. Offer feed such as rolled calf feed, calf starter, calf manna, etc. after about 10 days of age. Some calves will eat feed early and some won't touch it until they are 60 days old. If other calves are eating feed, it will learn from them and start eating feed sooner.
#5. Nutritional Supplements are available from your farm supply store if you feel they are needed. 1 cc of vitamin A/D and 1 cc of vitamin B-12 may be helpful.
Some tips about bottle feeding your Zebu newborn.
