The cattle can also be fed food manufacturing by-products. Minerals and vitamins are added to complete the balance. It takes approximately 4.5 kg of feed to produce 1 kg of edible beef. Each mature beef animal will drink between 35 and 65 litres of water every day, depending on the feed they receive and the outside temperature. The Ontario Cattlemen's Association helped to develop a Code of Practice for the care and handling of beef cattle to help cattlemen care for their animals.
Cattlemen also show concern for the environment.
They use the animal waste as . Looking after beef properly requires a great deal of dedication and work every day of the week. The names and addresses of the various associations can be accessed through OAFE or the Ontario Cattlemen's Association.