Make sure you have:

1. a big enough area where to keep the animals

2. your favourite cattle breed
3. fences
4. feeding troughs
5. farm equipment
6. possibly a tractor

The first step is to decide the type of cattle you want to breed and
the type of business you want to develop. In fact, before
starting any activity, it is crucial to decide where you want
to farm (the geomorphology and the climate of the area you
choose will affect your success). After choosing the area, you
would better purchase it or you may decide to rent. It is advisable
to conduct some preliminary investigation on the type of soil
and vegetation in that area, as well as everything else is needed
to establish a profitable enterprise.

Then, you need to buy all the equipment that is necessary for

the type of farming you decided to go (i.e. intensive or extensive,
milk or meat). The type and amount of equipment you need will
vary depending on the number of animals you are planning to
have. Choosing the breed is secondary to the decision you
made for you enterprise:

 If you want to produce milk, you need dairy cows

 If you want to produce meat, you need a breed suited for this
purpose and well adapted to the environment where it will be
living
 If you need to use animals for work, then you must choose
working breeds that are often suitable as two or three
purposes together (milk, meat and work)
Choose very carefully! Start farming cattle, depending on the
breed, you will need different facilities, machinery and related
equipment. We’ll provide soon some useful information on the
most common breeds, but you can start with searching on the
internet what breeds better suit your needs. In general, dairy cows
with good genetics are more expensive than those that produce
meat. So, if you have a limited budget, it is advisable to buy few
high quality animals (with good genetics) and possibly start with
beef cattle. Choose animals with a track record of high production
performances, that look healthy and that can mate and give birth.

An important tip, for a successful business, is to have clear

in mind what you want to accomplish. So, stick to your plan
and from there you can establish the steps to move forward
and achieve your big goals.

To farm cattle you need at least facilities with water, fences and
feeders. Be sure to buy them before starting and bringing animals
in. You must try to buy them at a reasonable price, perhaps by
buying them at auctions or from other farmers that are disposing
some old equipment. Buy only what you need in the
immediate (as time goes on, and with the growth of
your business, you’ll be able to buy the rest). Make sure you
have fulfilled all the paper work with the competent
authorities and issued all the permits and
authorisations before starting your new business.