Whether a farmer is raising one cow or a herd, Storey’s Guide to Raising Beef Cattle is the most reliable reference for ensuring a successful, healthy cattle operation. In this fully updated, full-color fourth edition, long-time cattle rancher and author Heather Smith Thomas explains every aspect of bovine behavior and provides expert guidance on breed selection, calving, feeding, housing, pasture, and health care. Along with in-depth information on raising grass-fed animals, there is also advice on creating a viable business plan and identifying niche markets for selling beef.
A little dairy blood adds maternal qualities and enhances femininity and fertility, producing a superior beef cow that is hardier, more efficient, and more versatile than any dairy cow. Use of composites simplifies crossbreeding for the ...
Whether you simply want to make use of land that is too steep, too rocky, or too dry for growing crops, or you want to run a full-scale, modern beef production operation, this book will provide you with the information you need, including ...
Chock-full of useful information that anyone interested in raising cattle should have, this useful guide provides important information on herd health, handling, and breeding, as well as detailed coverage of equipment and supplies.
This early work on beef cattle farming provides a comprehensive guide to the selection, care, breeding and fattening of beef cows and bulls.
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The calf's mouth should be held up toward you and his neck extended, creating a straight line with his mouth and ... you can tip up the feeder bag or container or open the valve and let the fluid flow down thetube into the stomach.
In this comprehensive guide, Julius Ruechel covers every aspect of raising healthy and thriving grass-fed cattle, offering advice on herd selection, pasture management, medical care, necessary equipment, winter grazing, slaughtering ...
Small farmers have taken note, and many more beginners are considering cattle as a viable farm commodity. Getting Started with Beef & Dairy Cattle is the essential handbook for this growing audience.
The most comprehensive book available on the topic, this fourth edition features the most up-to-date practices, illustrated with color photography.
The contents of this book were reviewed and approved by Dr. Clint Rusk, Purdue University Associate Professor of the Youth Development and Ag. Education Department, in accordance with industry standards.