How We Select Cattle at the Livestock Mandi
Condition, structure, size, age and health — the practical checks our team makes before an animal is purchased and brought to the farm.
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Farm Management
How we run the farm day to day — housing, grouping, observation and the 3–4 month cycle that sits between buying and selling livestock.
- 4 articles
- Latest 22 Oct 2026
- Written by Altaf, Sarfraz & Shahzad Latif
- ~5 min average read
Farm Management articles
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Inside Our 3–4 Month Farm Cycle: From Mandi to Market-Ready
Every animal moves through the same patient cycle — sourcing, intake, feeding, observation and commercial preparation. This is what happens at each stage, and why the time on the farm matters.
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Why Shaded, Open-Air Sheds Matter in a Punjab Summer
Tall roofs, fresh air and soft sand yards — how the farm’s housing keeps the herd comfortable through the hottest months.
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Pen & Group Management: Keeping the Herd Organized
Grouping animals into suitable pens makes daily feeding, cleaning and observation easier for the team and calmer for the livestock.
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Daily Observation: How Our Team Watches Herd Condition
Regular observation helps the team notice changes in condition and behaviour early, so animals that need closer attention get it.
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