Wang Bo happened to be staying at the ranch when he received Motak's call.
He put his hands on his hips and looked at the cattle and sheep, making plans in his mind to shear the sheep.
The main sheep that need to be sheared on the ranch are Romney sheep, a kind of dual-purpose sheep for meat and wool. In fact, the most common wool sheep in New Zealand is Merino sheep, which Wang Bo does not breed for the time being.
The reason why he didn't raise Merino sheep was because he didn't want to cause trouble. Bowen said that Texas has relatively few wool sheep, so cowboys are not very good at shearing sheep, so he deliberately didn't raise Merino sheep.
He raised Romney sheep because he had no choice at the beginning. Motak told him that this kind of sheep can be used for both wool and meat, and is resistant to rough feeding, so it is the most economical and economical.
Shearing sheep is divided into two seasons: spring and autumn. There is no doubt that this is an important way for sheep to generate income. However, in addition to making money, shearing sheep has other functions. The functions are different in different seasons, which is very particular.
Another reason for shearing sheep in spring is to prepare for summer and to prevent heatstroke and cool down.
If sheep are covered with thick hair in the hot summer, they will not be able to effectively cool down when the high temperature comes. In severe cases, it will lead to death from heat stroke. In mild cases, it will also affect the autothermal system, leading to accelerated breathing and reduced feed intake.
Once there is a problem with the autologous thermoregulation system, there will also be problems with the endocrine system, digestive system and circulatory system. Although it will not lead to death, it can easily lead to underdevelopment.
Unlike spring, the main reason for shearing in autumn is to prevent disease infections. Summer is when bacteria, viruses and parasites are most active. Shearing in autumn exposes the skin. At this time, medicinal bathing can kill bacteria, Viruses and parasites, protecting sheep health.
The sheep in the Sunset Ranch have not been shorn because Wang Bo came to New Zealand last summer. Although the sheep's wool has grown longer in the autumn, the cowboys have observed that the sheep are in good health and there are no parasites in the pasture. , and no sheep became sick due to bacteria or viruses, so he did not shear them.
Another reason why there was no shearing at that time was that there was no sheep pen on his pasture. If the sheep were not left with thick wool to protect them from the cold, the sheep would probably freeze to death when the winter cold snap came.
While he was planning in his mind, Motak called: "Wang, where are you? Business is coming. I have some guys who want to go to your place to get some calves and lambs."
Wang Bo asked: "How are the cattle and sheep you bought last time doing now?"
Motak smiled happily and said: "It's great, or very great. They like my pasture and live very well there. I will buy them again when they are released and make money."
This puts Wang Bo at ease. He is most worried about the quality of the meat of the cattle and sheep declining after they leave the pasture, and he will have no choice but to sell the meat.
Things are rare and valuable. If only Sunset Ranch can produce high-quality beef and mutton, then he can make more money.
But if his ranch can form an industrial chain, it can lead to the development of an industry, which can give him a higher status, give town residents opportunities to make money, and then make the town develop better.
Knowing that Wang Bo was at the ranch, Motak asked him to stay for a while, saying that they could discuss business with him on the way to the ranch.
There was money to be made, so Lao Wang had no reason to turn away. He built a bonfire beside the stream in the pasture and placed an aluminum coffee pot on the fire to make coffee. He used the stream water from the source of Lingquan. , sweet and cold, and the brewed coffee tastes extraordinary.
Porter's Pastoralist Construction Company is building New Zealand Road, which once completed will connect Highway 8, China Road, ranches and residential areas. However, it has not been built yet, so the pickup truck of Motake and others can only drive to the pasture through the uneven grass.
Several ranchers got out of the car and Motak introduced them. The ranchers were very enthusiastic about Wang Bo:
"I know, I know, who doesn't know the owner of God's Ear? Man, I'm not a guy who likes to praise people, but I have to say, you performed very well during the earthquake!"
"The mayor from the East, I've seen him on the news, who doesn't know him now? A good young man!"
"I admire your professional ability in animal husbandry. As far as I know, there has been no history of herding in the country for hundreds of years. You have changed everything and cultivated better cattle and sheep breeds. It is really impressive. surprise!"
Wang Bo accepted the compliment generously. New Zealanders have not received Confucian education and do not have the ideal of moderation. You cannot be polite to them. If Wang Bo were modest, he would be considered unconfident.
Although nice words sound good, they can't make people make money. He winked at Motak, who understood and stated their purpose.
These people had the same plan as Motak, fifty calves and five hundred lambs.
Wang Bo shook his head and said: "Calves are fine, we can supply them. Lambs are not, there are not so many. If you are willing to halve the supply, then I can meet your needs."
"In terms of price?" the elder Moses asked expectantly.
"A three-month-old Angus calf costs 5,000 yuan, and a Simmental cow costs 6,000 yuan. A 45-day-old Romney sheep costs 1,500 yuan, and a Boer goat calf costs 1,400 yuan. ." Wang Bo shrugged and said, "This is the price I gave Mo Tucker. If anyone feels that they have a deeper relationship with me than Lao Mo, they can come and negotiate with me."
For the ranchers, this price was quite high. They looked at each other in embarrassment, hoping that the other would come out to bargain, but none of them took the lead.
It was still the elder Moses who spoke, and he said: "Wang, my man, I know that our relationship is not as good as that of you and Lao Mo. Lao Mo is your first partner in opening a ranch, but we can also be your partner." new partner."
Wang Bo didn't understand what he meant. He paused and said the answer: "Do you know the Cow Club? We can recommend you to join. I believe that with the combined strength of a few of us, we will definitely be able to make a rancher Approved!"
The Bull Club, Wang Bo frowned slightly when he heard the name.
He knew that this organization, although it had the word 'club' in it, was actually a league. This was a New Zealand tradition. Many leagues and federations were named after clubs. For example, the former president of Christie's Oceania, Adams, recommended him to join. Free Route Club, both sides are similar in nature.
Of course, they are only similar in nature, and the status of the two alliances is very different. The Free Route Club is full of elites from all walks of life in New Zealand. The person with the least wealth in the club is richer than the largest rancher in the Cattle Club.
The Cattle Club is an alliance of all ranchers' associations in the South Island, and every member is a rancher.
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