Very quick question

mariaalice

Can cattle be left out on bare ground I mean really bare not a blade of grass at this time of year? . They might be getting feeding I'm not sure.

Grueller

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058267807/very-quick-question

Yes. I would bet that they are getting feeding or they would be balling like asses

epfff

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058267807/very-quick-question

Strange question.

No rules saying cattle must be housed at any time of year.

Up until recently (30years or so) very few cattle were ever housed.

In parts of the country like the Burren is still the norm to outwinter cattle.

mariaalice

Yeah but I doubt out wintered in muck would it not cause foot issues? Plus modren breeds of cattle not some small wirey older bread that are meant to be outside year round.

funkey_monkey

Phone the welfare. Sounds like your dying too do it regardless.

mariaalice

No, I'm just wondering about this it might be grand for all I know just looks odd they don't look in bad condition and are not roaring.

White Clover

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119753961#Comment_119753961

Cattle will always look a bit miserable on a wet day like today. If they're not getting feeding in that field you will most likely see them moved in the next day or two. If they're not roaring, they're content.