Chapter 204 (continued)

Grain-fed cattle are not in line with the physiological requirements of cattle. The lean meat of cattle is densely covered with fat, which is not a healthy condition to begin with.

While it tastes good, it may not actually be a healthy ingredient that aligns with modern people's concepts of nutrition.

Even setting aside sympathy for cattle, Shi Wen believes that following the physiological needs of cattle and pursuing grass-fed farming has a better future.

Shi Wen hearing Shi Wen's words, Baoye A Sai said, "Brother Shi, your breeding techniques have always been excellent. If you put it that way, I think this matter has great potential."

Qile Moge: "Brother Shi, if you say that, doesn't that mean you're bearing all the risks?"

Shi Wen, "The risk is actually not high. At most, you'll earn a little less, but the probability of losing money is relatively small. Grass-fed cattle are much easier to raise anyway."

Subacute acidosis and rumen digestive and metabolic disorders, which are common in grain-fed cattle, are less common in grass-fed cattle. As long as they are fed scientifically, the probability of problems is very small. At most, the feed may not be good, and the meat quality may not meet the standards of high-end beef, so the price will not be high enough.

Qile Moge: "Even a low risk is still a risk. If we're going to cooperate, I'm willing to take on the risks myself; I can't put all the pressure on you."

Baoye A Sai glanced at Qile Moge and said, "I'm willing to take responsibility myself too."

Shi Wen, "If the beef from the cattle doesn't meet the quality requirements after being raised, I can take it back to the ranch to improve its quality and make improvements. It's not really a risk."

Qile Moge was somewhat excited. "Okay, Brother Shi, how do you plan to jointly breed them? You provide the calves and the feed mix?"

Shi Wen, "I might not have enough calves. I'd like to provide breeding cattle. My partners can purchase cows according to my requirements. From breeding to the birth of the calves, I'll provide feed formulations and feeding guidance, and I'll conduct monthly inspections. My partners will raise the calves according to my requirements, and finally, we'll label it as a joint breeding operation under a unified brand, which I will then sell."

The two stopped and thought about it seriously.

Shi Wen took a sip of tea and didn't urge them on.

After a few seconds, Baoye A Sai spoke first, "As for the profits—how should they be distributed?"

Shi Wen, "I'm still thinking about it, and I'm hesitating whether to have them recycled according to quality standards or to sell them in grades according to quality standards and then divide the profits uniformly?"

Both methods had their advantages and disadvantages, Qile Moge and Baoye A Sai fell into thought again.

Qile Moge slowly said, "Actually, deep down, I prefer a split, whether it's 50/50, 60/40, or 40/60, I can accept it."

Baoye A Sai: "I also prefer profit sharing, where risks are shared and profits are shared."

Both of them trusted Shi Wen and were optimistic about Shi Wen business potential.

They talked all morning and basically reached an agreement. Shiwen will provide pasture seeds, bull semen, and breeding guidance, Shi Wen Baoye A Sai and Qile Moge will raise the animals according to the requirements. Finally, Shi Wen Shiwen's sales channels and split the profits 50/50.

In terms of scale, Baoye A Sai said that the first phase can raise 1,200 cattle.

The number he reported was far too high, completely exceeding Shi Wen's expectations.

Previously, Shi Wen thought that if the three families combined could raise more than a thousand head of livestock, the cooperation would be considered a success. He never expected that Baoye A Sai's family could raise so many.

Shi Wen paused for a moment, about to say something.

Qile Moge gritted his teeth and said, "Then I can raise five hundred."

Baoye A Sai glanced at him. "I originally planned to raise a herd of cattle. The ranch is already built. It wasn't just a spur-of-the-moment decision."

Qile Moge: "My ranch isn't finished yet, but I have enough funds and space. It should be built within half a month."

Shi Wen their enthusiasm, Shi Wen changed his breeding plan. "I can raise 300 head here, so let's raise 2,000 head in the first phase."

Baoye A Sai: "No problem, we can raise them in batches and sell them in batches later."

The three discussed the details of the breeding operation and finalized the terms.

Shi Wen simply recorded the chat content, which will later be handed over to a professional lawyer to draft a contract.

For aspects of aquaculture that he doesn't understand, he also needs to consult experts and seek assistance from professionals.

Baoye A Sai and Qile Moge had lunch at their ranch, and then continued chatting after lunch.

By the time everything was finished, it was already past four in the afternoon.

Qile Moge had some family matters to attend to and went home first.

Baoye A Sai looked longingly at Shi Suo and Yan Shi, who were running and playing outside, and said that she wanted to go and play with them.

Baoye A Sai: "I won't ride them, I'll just play with them for a while."

As he spoke, he glanced longingly at Shi Suo and Yan Shi.

Shi Wen couldn't bear it, so he whistled and called Shi Suo and Yan Shi over.

Shi Suo ran over with Yan Shi, "Hissing sound—"

Shi Wen patted Shi Suo's neck and pointed at Baoye A Sai: "Take this uncle out to play, and I'll give you extra food when you get back tonight."

Shi Suo still remembered Baoye A Sai, glanced at him, snorted, and indicated his agreement.

Shi Wen that Shi Suo's attitude was quite friendly, Shi Wen asked Baoye A Sai, "Do you want to ride Shi Suo? If so, I'll go get the saddle."

Baoye A Sai blushed with excitement. "Is it okay?"

Shi Wen smiled and said, "Of course you can, just be careful not to anger Shi Suo."

Shi Wen went to find a spare saddle for Baoye A Sai and reminded Shi Suo to be careful and try not to beat up Baoye A Sai.

Shi Suo is not a Good Temper horse; if it gets angry, it might bite and throw people around.

Although it hasn't done that yet, Shi Wen has seen it try to bite people and fight with the Wolf King and the others. If he hadn't warned it, Shi Wen would have been really afraid it might do something.

Baoye A Sai carefully attached the saddle and other items to the Shi Suo.

Shi Wen, Shi Wen saw that Shi Suo's patience was acceptable, so he stopped watching.

Baoye A Sai rode the horse for a while, his face flushed with excitement, and when he returned, he had a very satisfied expression on his face.

It seems that the impact of closing the cattle-raising deal was far less than the impact of riding the Shi Suo.