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Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle, 4th Edition: Health, Handling, Breeding (Storey’s Guide to Raising)

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.

Heather Smith Thomas has written extensively on animal health care, authoring thousands of articles and 24 books on the subject. Her books include Storey’s Guide to Raising Beef Cattle, Essential Guide to Calving, Getting Started with Beef & Dairy CattleThe Cattle Health Handbook, The Horse Conformation Handbook, Storey’s Guide to Raising Horses, Storey’s Guide to Training Horses, and Stable Smarts. She raises cattle and horses on her family ranch in Salmon, Idaho.

ISBN: 9781635860399

ISBN-10: 9781635860399

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Publication Date: 11/27/2018 - 12:00am

On Sale: 11/27/2018 - 12:00am

Pages: 320

Language: English

Categories

Technology & Engineering / Agriculture / Animal Husbandry

Business & Economics / Industries / Agribusiness

Medical / Veterinary Medicine / Food Animal