Short description
Written by a cattle farmer, this book acts as a guide for both new and experienced cattle farmers, and tells what you need to know to raise cattle - from choosing the correct breed to feeding, shelter, housing, health care, breeding, birthing, and marketing. It also covers dairy and beef operations, both large and small, conventional and organic.
Long description
From a few head of cattle to a large herd, a small farm, a vast ranch, dairy or beef - if you want to raise cattle or are doing so already, this book tells you all you need to know. Written by a cattle farmer for cattle farmers, this is a guide for both new and experienced cattle farmers, and tells all you need to know to raise cattle - from choosing the correct breed, feed, shelter, housing, health care, breeding, birthing, marketing and more! Clearly written by an expert, fully illustrated, this book covers dairy and beef operations - large and small, conventional and organic - and includes helpful examples along the way. It is an essential resource for today's cattle farmer!
Review
ANIMAL PEOPLE, animalpeoplenews.org, Oct. 29, 2007 The utilitarian titles and the Future Farmers of America logo on the covers of How To Raise Chickens, How To Raise Cattle, and How To Raise Horses conceal and camouflage a wealth of indications inside about how profoundly animal advocacy is beginning to influence animal agriculture.