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Whether you're raising one cow or a herd, this comprehensive guide shows you everything you need to know to successfully manage your beef cattle operation. Heather Smith Thomas stresses the importance of understanding bovine behavior while covering breed selection, calving, feeding, housing, medical care, and humane slaughter practices. Along with in-depth information on raising grass-fed animals and dealing with toxic pasture plants, you'll also find advice on creating a viable business plan and identifying niche markets for your beef.Product Identifiers
PublisherStorey Publishing, LLC
ISBN-101580173276
ISBN-139781580173278
eBay Product ID (ePID)1693978
Product Key Features
Book TitleStorey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle : Health/Handling/Breeding
Number of Pages352 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicAgriculture / Animal Husbandry, Industries / Agribusiness, Veterinary Medicine / Food Animal
Publication Year1998
FeaturesRevised
IllustratorYes
GenreTechnology & Engineering, Business & Economics, Medical
AuthorHeather Smith Thomas
Book SeriesStorey's Guide to Raising Ser.
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight20 oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition21
Lccn00-030805
Dewey Decimal636.2/13
Edition DescriptionRevised Edition
Lc Classification NumberSf207.T47 2000
Table of ContentForeword 1 Breeds and Genetics: An Overview 2 Handling and Behavior of Beef Cattle 3 Issues in Buying and Selling 4 General Guidelines for Raising Beef Cattle 5 Pasture, Fencing, and Facilities 6 Feeding Cattle 7 Keeping Cattle Healthy 8 Growing and Breeding Heifers 9 Care of the Pregnant Cow 10 Calving 11 Care of the Newborn Calf 12 Calf Health 13 Weaning the Calves 14 Rebreeding Glossary Sources Suppliers Cooperative Extension Service Breed Organizations IndeX