The two most common ways to balance rations for cattle are the square (Pearson Square) method and the trial and error method. With the introduction of computer technology, many programs have been written to facilitate ration formulation ...
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.
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 ...
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 book will guide you through the process of knowing exactly how to switch your methods to effectively raise your cattle on grass feed.
Philip Hasheider returns in this second edition of How to Raise Cattle to guide readers through beef and dairy operations from beginning to end.
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 ...
Raising Beef Cattle is the most reliable reference for ensuring a successful, healthy cattle operation Beef cattle farming is a business that continues to grow in the United States and around the world, and it will only grow larger as the ...
In this comprehensive book Beef Cattle, Hansen corrals the hobby farmer into the world of cowboys and cowgirls: she begins, "Beef cattle are as much at home on the hobby farm as they are on the range.
Whether you are caring for a single dairy cow or a large herd, this guide provides all the information you need to keep your cattle healthy, increase the self-sufficiency of your operation, and substantially reduce veterinary costs.
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 ...