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.
| ISBN: | 9781603424547 |
| Publication date: | 16th December 2009 |
| Author: | Heather Smith Thomas |
| Publisher: | Storey Publishing an imprint of Storey Publishing, LLC |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 340 pages |
| Series: | Storey's Guide to Raising |
| Genres: |
Animal husbandry |
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.
Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle features in the following genres: Animal husbandry
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Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle was written by Heather Smith Thomas and published by Storey Publishing an imprint of Storey Publishing, LLC
Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle has 340 pages
Yes it is part of Storey's Guide to Raising series