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Su Chen stood in front of the private cowshed next to the livestock shed, looking at the eighteen calves in front of him with a smile in his eyes.

It's a full moon.

They were all energetic, their fur so shiny it reflected light, and they ran around happily in their enclosure.

All of them are within the healthy weight range, with the heaviest weighing nearly 120 pounds.

It weighs nearly 15 kilograms more than a typical Angus calf at the same age.

The data on the system panel looks great too.

[Status of the herd of high-quality calves]

Quantity: 18

Average weight: 115 pounds

[Health Status: Excellent]

Variety purity: 72%

[Growth rate: 25% faster than ordinary calves]

[System notification: The high-quality calf is one month old. It is recommended to enter the intensive breeding stage. Adopting a phased breeding program can further improve the breed purity to over 85%.]

Su Chen flipped through the growth records that Emma had organized yesterday.

Each calf was recorded separately.

Birth weight, daily food intake, weekly weight gain, and health status.

It was densely written, spanning several pages.

This girl is meticulous in her work and remembers the data clearly.

Emma walked over with her phone in her hand.

"Su Chen, the breeding expert Robert has confirmed that he will arrive the day after tomorrow morning."

"He looked at the data and photos of the calves you sent and was quite interested, saying he wanted to see them in person."

"Okay, I'll go pick him up."

Su Chen walked into the cowshed, squatted down, and touched the nearest calf.

The little guy immediately came over and rubbed his head against his hand, as docile as a dog.

The Beast King's affinity allowed him to clearly perceive the calf's condition.

The digestive system is fine, bone development is normal, and muscle growth rate is ideal.

The only drawback is that the feed formulation can be further optimized.

He stood up and said to Emma.

"Starting today, the calf feeding program will be adjusted."

"How do I adjust it?"

"Replace the basic forage with premium forage, increase the mineral supplement by 20%, and add probiotics."

"Twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening."

Emma lowered her head and wrote in her notebook.

How much probiotic should I add?

"50 grams per head per day, mixed into the concentrated feed."

Su Chen opened the system store.

I spent 1000 points to redeem a batch of top-quality forage seeds and probiotic supplements.

I still have quite a few points left; I haven't even used up all the rewards from the last main quest.

He flipped through it again and found something new.

[Calf Growth Agent: Accelerates calf growth by 30% and increases breed purity by 15%. 500 points per bottle, limited to 5 bottles per purchase.]

A bottle costs 500 points, which isn't cheap, but the effects are tempting.

Su Chen gritted his teeth and bought all five bottles, spending 2500 points in the process.

Dilute with water as prompted by the system and mix it into your drinking water.

After all eighteen calves had finished drinking, the data on the system panel started to fluctuate.

[The calf growth promoter has taken effect]

Growth rate increased by 30%

[Variety purity increased by 15% (in progress, expected to be completed in 7 days)]

[Tip: It is recommended to monitor calf growth data daily and adjust the feeding plan accordingly to achieve the best breeding results.]

Back at the main house, Su Chen laid out the growth records of the eighteen calves in his study and began recording the data individually.

He numbered each one from N-01 to N-18.

Weight, body length, chest circumference, and food intake are updated daily.

Emma brought in coffee, saw him writing intently, and smiled.

"You're being more meticulous than when you're writing a thesis."

Su Chen didn't even look up.

"These eighteen head of cattle represent the future of the ranch, and we cannot afford to be careless."

"Could you bring me a scale? I want to weigh myself again this afternoon."

"OK."

At 2 PM, Su Chen, Emma, ​​Juan, and Louis all took to the field.

Juan was in charge of grabbing, Louise held him down, Emma recorded the data, and Su Chen read the numbers.

"N-01, 118 pounds, 42 inches long."

"N-02, 115 pounds, 41.5 inches long."

"N-03, 121 pounds, 43 inches long."

Emma took notes and sighed with emotion.

"These calves are growing really fast, averaging 8 pounds heavier than last week."

Su Chen nodded.

"Premium forage plus minerals, and the results are evident."

Just as I was busy, the veterinarian arrived in his pickup truck.

Ben got off the bus carrying a medical kit.

"Su Chen, I heard you adjusted the calf feeding plan. I've come to take a look."

"Let's get a check-up done to make sure there's nothing wrong."

"You've come at the perfect time. I just weighed myself. Can you check my weight?" Su Chen said.

I checked each one individually, listening to their heartbeat, taking their temperature, looking at their mouth and eyes, and feeling their bone development.

After working for more than an hour, all eighteen heads were checked.

He wiped his sweat.

"Excellent health status, no parasites, no respiratory problems, and normal bone development."

"You're the best batch of calves I've seen this year."

"Any suggestions?" Su Chen asked.

I thought about it for a while.

"With rapid bone development, it's advisable to supplement with vitamin D and calcium to prevent leg weakness and deformities later on."

I'll make a list of supplements later.

Thanks.

After Ben left, Su Chen had Juan and Luis set up an activity area next to the cowshed.

A wire fence enclosed two acres of grassland, covered it with soft soil, and placed a few wooden stakes and toy balls.

Su Chen said to Juan.

"They're released for one hour every morning and one hour every afternoon."

"Only with enough physical activity can you maintain good physical fitness."

Juan nodded.

"clear."

The pet guild has also taken on a new mission.

Black Fang leads a pack of wolves to patrol the perimeter of their activity area to prevent other herds of cattle or wild animals from approaching.

Ling Feng hovered high in the sky, keeping a close watch on any movement.

Eighteen calves ran and played happily in the activity area, chasing each other.

Su Chen stood by the fence and looked around, feeling much more at ease.

Two days later, the breeding expert Robert arrived.

Su Chen drove his pickup truck to Baiyu Town to pick up the people.

Robert was in his early fifties, with gray hair and wearing gold-rimmed glasses.

He was wearing an old jacket and looked like an ordinary old farm man.

But Su Chen knew this person's background.

A top livestock breeding expert in the United States, with more than 30 core papers and has bred several award-winning beef cattle breeds.

Robert got straight to the point as soon as he got in the car.

"Mr. Su, I have seen the data and photos you sent."

"Are you sure those calves are 72% purebred?"

"Sure."

"The breed purity of ordinary Angus cattle is generally between 60% and 65%, and 72% is close to the excellent grade."

"If the data is accurate, this will be the best herd of Angus calves I've seen this year."

Su Chen smiled.

You'll know when you get there.

The pickup truck drove into the ranch, and Robert was stunned as soon as he got out of the car.

What he saw first was an endless expanse of green grassland.

Then there are neat cowsheds, and in the distance, herds of cattle grazing leisurely.

Robert squatted down, grabbed a handful of hay, and examined it closely.

"This grassland..."

"Alfalfa, tall fescue, and ryegrass are mixed in the perfect ratio, with a protein content of at least 18%."

"Mr. Su, how did you do that?"

"secret."

Robert didn't ask any further questions. He stood up, dusted off his hands, and followed them towards the cowshed.

When they arrived at the barn for the high-quality calves, Robert's eyes lit up.

Eighteen calves were grazing, their coats glossy, their bodies well-proportioned, and their spirits high.

He strode inside, squatted down, and carefully examined the skeleton and muscle lines of one of the heads.

He touched the calf's leg bones and spine.

"This bone development..."

"It is at least 15% thicker than a regular Angus calf, and the muscle attachment points are also ideal, so the meat yield will definitely be high when it is slaughtered in the future."

Su Chen handed over the growth record.

Robert flipped through it, becoming more and more surprised.

"Daily weight gain data, feed conversion rate, health monitoring records..."

"Your file is even more detailed than ours in the lab."

"Only with accurate data can cultivation be precise," Su Chen said.

"Well said."

For the next two hours, Su Chen showed Robert around the entire ranch.

Forage planting area, Lingquan Well, livestock shed, top-quality cattle herd, and high-quality beef cattle herd.

Robert would stop at each place he visited to take a closer look and ask questions from time to time.

Su Chen answered what he could, but glossed over anything involving the system.

Robert didn't delve into it; he was a pragmatic man who only cared about results.

Back at the main house, Robert was in his study looking at his growth records and data.

A detailed breeding plan for high-quality calves was developed for Su Chen.

Robert pointed to the plan and said.

"Cultivate in stages."

"For 1 to 3 months, focus on improving physical fitness, increasing protein, calcium, and phosphorus intake, and promoting bone development."

"For 4 to 6 months, focus on optimizing breeds, adjusting feed ratios, and improving muscle growth rate and fat distribution uniformity."

Su Chen looked at the plan; it was clear in its approach and highly feasible.

How should the feed ratio be adjusted?

Robert wrote a formula on the whiteboard.

「第一阶段，蛋白质18%、脂肪6%、纤维15%、钙0.8%、磷0.6%。」

「第二阶段，蛋白质16%、脂肪8%、纤维12%、钙0.6%、磷0.5%。」

Why is the second phase about lowering protein and raising fat?

"After 3 months, the rate of muscle growth in calves slows down, and fat begins to accumulate."

"At this time, appropriately increasing the fat ratio can promote the formation of intramuscular fat, which is called marble pattern."

"Too much protein can actually hinder fat deposition."

Su Chen nodded. It was similar to what the system had suggested, but Robert's plan was more detailed.

In the afternoon, Robert trained the ranch workers on feeding and care techniques for high-quality calves.

Juan, Louis, and Emma all came, and even old Jack and Tom came to listen.

Robert's speech was down-to-earth.

"Just like humans, if a calf has a good foundation when it is young, it will grow up to be strong."

"There are three things to keep in mind when feeding: regular timing, fixed quantity, and constant temperature."

"If the feed is too cold, the calves are prone to diarrhea."

"Drink clean water, preferably warm water, which is especially important in winter."

The workers listened attentively, asking questions from time to time.

After the training, Su Chen followed Robert's plan and divided the eighteen calves into two groups.

1到3个月的10头，4到6个月的8头，分别制定餵养方案。

Phase 1: 18% protein, 6% fat, 15% fiber, with added calcium and phosphorus powder, fed three times a day.

Phase Two: Protein 16%, Fat 8%, Fiber 12%, Reduce Calcium and Phosphorus, Increase Probiotics and Trace Elements.

Su Chen personally oversaw the feeding process to ensure that each calf received enough food.

In the evening, he stood outside the cowshed, watching the eighteen calves grazing energetically, and felt at ease.

The data on the system panel is also fluctuating.

[Progress in the breeding of high-quality calves]

Variety purity: 78% (under improvement)

[Growth rate: 35% faster than ordinary calves]

[Estimated time to reach the required purity level: 12 days]

Su Chen turned off the panel and said to Emma.

"Starting tomorrow, record the data twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening."

Weigh yourself once a week.

"it is good."

"Also, notify the staff to come back in three days for a comprehensive check-up to see the effects of the phased cultivation."

"clear."

Su Chen patted the fence of the cowshed, and all eighteen calves looked up at him, their eyes full of trust and reliance.

He smiled, turned around, and walked towards the main house.

These calves represent the future of the ranch.