Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle, 4th Edition: Health, Handling, Breeding
- ISBN-10
- 1635860393
- ISBN-13
- 9781635860399
- Category
- Technology & Engineering
- Pages
- 320
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018-11-27
- Publisher
- Storey Publishing
- Author
- Heather Smith Thomas
Description
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.
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