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Raising a Calf for Beef by Phyllis Hobson (1976, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherStorey Publishing

ISBN-100882660950

ISBN-139780882660950

eBay Product ID (ePID)757729

Product Key Features

Book TitleRaising a Calf for Beef

Number of Pages128 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year1976

TopicAgriculture / Animal Husbandry, Agriculture / General, Veterinary Medicine / Food Animal

IllustratorYes

GenreTechnology & Engineering, Medical

AuthorPhyllis Hobson

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight1.3 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN76-020637

Table Of ContentIntroduction Housing and Pasture Feeds The Milk Raising Your Own Feed Choosing a Calf Judging a Calf Veterinary Help Caring for the Newborn Calf Weaning Your Calf A Growing Ration How Much Time? The Barn Medicine Chest Medical Care Some Upsets You Can Treat Other Illnesses Require a Veterinarian Keep a Record Fattening the Calf Butchering Time Your Beef on the Table Butchering Alternatives Special Butchering Section: Slaughtering, Cutting and Processing Beef on the Farm Further Reading IndeX

SynopsisIn this practical guide, Phyllis Hobson covers everything you need to know to successfully raise a calf for beef. Hobson offers expert advice on choosing a calf, housing and pasture, nutrition, routine maintenance, and medical care, as well as techniques for slaughtering and butchering. With just two acres of pastureland and about 20 minutes a day to devote to your animal, you can raise a calf and enjoy a freezer full of your own homegrown and delicious beef., This no-nonsense how-to guide for beginners offers detailed information on choosing a calf, building and maintaining housing, nutrition, feeding, and daily care. Readers will also find instructions for slaughtering and butchering. 120,000 copies in print.