Chapter 106

Shi Wen sighed as he looked at the paper, "Ugh, this is way too difficult. Who would have guessed that was the reason?"

The composition of milk is too complex, and the substances that affect flavor only need to be present in very small amounts, so the reason couldn't be found before.

Yan Kexing: "Luckily, I guessed it now. Let's ask Sikewell to help regulate the gut flora in the zebu cattle first."

Shi Wen, "I'll have them try it right away."

Shi Wen took the paper to Fu Meng, and then asked Sikewell to come over and explain the situation to them.

Sikewell suddenly realized, "No wonder we couldn't find the problem no matter how we checked. That's the reason. It's easy to fix. There are large companies that specialize in making antibacterial drugs to eliminate the existing rumen flora, and then you can reintroduce it. That should be enough."

Shi Wen, "That's what I was thinking too. Let's try it with two cows first and see if it works. If not, then we'll find out why."

Sikewell: "I think that's the reason, otherwise it wouldn't be so difficult."

Sikewell looked at Fu Meng and Chang Qingqing: "What do you two think?"

Chang Qingqing said excitedly, "We can give it a try. I also think that's very likely the reason."

Fu Meng: "The cost isn't high, is it?"

Sikewell laughed, "A pill that costs twenty or thirty dollars will do. Don't worry, this time it won't break the bank."

Fu Meng breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing the price.

After being plagued by the cows' illness for so long, their savings are almost depleted. If things continue to go wrong, they won't be able to hold on any longer.

Now that the cause had been found, Sikewell didn't hesitate; he immediately rode his motorcycle to buy medicine and gave it to the cow.

After receiving the appropriate treatment, the cow responded very well.

Fu Meng and his team waited a day, and when they went to milk the cows again the next day, the milk was indeed normal.

Fu Meng never expected that after investigating so many causes, it would ultimately come down to a problem with the rumen flora. After the cow recovered, he was almost in tears. "This was too difficult! If you weren't so knowledgeable, who would have guessed that a problem with the milk would require treating the cow's stomach?"

Shi Wen patted him on the shoulder. "Now that you have experience, you won't make the same mistake next time."

Fu Meng: "I mainly want to thank you and Professor Yan; you two are amazing."

Chapter 106

After Fu Meng's cow recovered, he brought over a large, slaughtered sheep for Shi Wen.

Shi Wen him carrying a sheep over, they were all stunned. "Why did you kill such a big sheep?"

Fu Meng laughed, "Let's celebrate that our cow is finally better."

Shi Wen, "There's no need to kill such a big sheep, what a waste!"

"A little for the people, and a little for the dog too, it'll be gone in no time," Fu Meng said with a smile. "Don't be shy, keep some for yourself, and try some of our lamb too."

Shi Wen knew he would feel bad if he didn't accept the gift, so after refusing twice, he gave up and said, "Brother Fu."

"We should be thanking you," Fu Meng said after placing the sheep in their freezer. "Isn't it time to cut your hay? Do you need any help?"

The pasture grass grows very quickly, especially this season; it's growing like crazy.

To allow them to continue growing, it's best to cut the grass when it's almost ripe and make it into hay, silage, or hay powder.

Shi Wen said, "It's almost done. We'll start cutting it in the next couple of days, but we don't need any help. We'll just drive the harvester there; there's actually not that much grass."

Fu Meng smiled and said, "Just call me if you need help. I'm pretty free lately."

Shi Wen said, "That's settled then. In a couple of days, I need to deworm the sheep. You guys come over and help me herd them."

Last year, with only a few hundred sheep, things were a bit better. He and his sheepdogs were able to manage the sheep quickly and efficiently.

This year won't work. With over three thousand sheep, they're like clouds if we let them out. We'll have to hire a few more people from outside, otherwise we won't be able to manage them, unless we divide the sheep into several batches.

However, he didn't want to go through that trouble.

Fu Meng readily agreed, "Of course! With so many sheep, how can one or two people manage? Let me know when you plan to give the sheep a medicated bath, and I'll make time for it."

Shi Wen, "Next Monday or Tuesday, I think it'll be sunny these next few days. Let's cut the hay and let it dry first, then we can process the sheep after we've finished processing the hay."

Fu Meng: "Okay, I'll mark it and ask you again later."

Shi Wen the first batch of hay at home had been officially harvested.

It had been a long time since they had used their lawnmower, Shi Wen and Yan Kexing got up early this morning to inspect it, lubricating what needed lubrication and replacing parts where necessary.

After the repairs were completed, the lawnmower worked just like new.

Yan Kexing tested the lawnmower. "Are you sure you don't need me to stay and mow the lawn with you?"

"No need, I can cut this little bit of grass in a few days." Shi Wen pushed his back. "You go to work, I can stay here and take care of it myself."

Yan Kexing: "Let me know if you need anything."

Shi Wen definitely doesn't need help.

He had already planned this when he planted the pasture grass; now that the three types of pasture grass are growing at roughly the same rate, they can be harvested together.

After the hay is cut, there's no need to mix it; just let it dry on the spot.

Anyway, the hay is already mixed and left to dry on the spot. Every now and then, a hay rake will turn it over to dry it into hay. Then, a hay bale machine will be used to bale it up, and then it can be sent to the warehouse for storage.

It should only take a little over a week, anyway, the weather is so nice right now, there's nothing to worry about.

After deciding to mow the lawn, Shi Wen drove the lawnmower around the pasture for several days.

The pasture was filled with the sweet scent of freshly cut hay.

The livestock, drawn by the smell, eagerly gathered around, especially the brown cattle, who would bring a herd of cattle over every day, hoping to steal a bite.

Freshly cut grass is indeed very fragrant and sweet, especially the grass laid out to dry, because it has already withered and the substances inside are concentrated, making it incredibly fragrant.