Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle: Health, Handling, Breeding - Brossura

Thomas, Heather Smith

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ISBN 10: 1635860393 ISBN 13: 9781635860399

Casa editrice: Storey Books, 2018

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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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Keep your herd healthy, happy, and profitable with expert, state-of-the-art instruction. For novices or experienced ranchers, Storey's comprehensive guide covers everything from rotational grazing and winter feeding to breeding techniques, calving, and health care. Learn how to care for your land and pasture sustainably; handle cattle safely and humanely; choose or build the right fencing, corrals, and other facilities; raise and wean calves and care for pregnant cows; and select and sell quality animals.

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• Editore: Storey Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1635860393
• ISBN 13: 9781635860399
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 4
• Numero di pagine: 308