Why do you think it is

important for cattle ranchers to understand the basics of chemistry?

Because chemistry is the science that studies the properties of the substances and the reactions they undergo, which is the basis of metabolism (chemical reactions inside the body) and the health science.

Explanation:

it is important for cattle ranchers to understand the basics of chemistry because feeding and health of their valuable animals rely in the principles of chemical science.

Understanding what elements or compounds animal food must contain for the animals grow better is an esential part of animal husbandry.

The same can be said about the vitamins, drugs, antibiotics, and medicines in general, needed by the livestock to be healthy and cure diseases.

Chemistry involves the study of the substances, their propeties, and how to combine them (chemical reactions) which is the basis of the nutritrion and medicine; two essential parts of cattle breeding.