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Raising Beef Cattle for Dummies by Nikki Royer and Scott Royer (2012, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-100470930616
ISBN-139780470930618
eBay Product ID (ePID)112082805
Product Key Features
Book TitleRaising Beef Cattle for Dummies
Number of Pages368 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2012
TopicSustainable Living, Agriculture / Animal Husbandry
IllustratorYes
GenreHouse & Home, Technology & Engineering
AuthorNikki Royer, Scott Royer
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight17.6 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width7.3 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Table Of ContentIntroduction 1 Part I: Getting to Know Beef Cattle 7 Chapter 1: The Rewards and Responsibilities of Raising Beef Cattle 9 Chapter 2: Bovine Basics: Understanding Cattle Terminology and Anatomy 23 Chapter 3: From Angus to Zebu: Looking at Beef Cattle Breeds and Traits 35 Part II: Preparing to Bring Home the Beef 53 Chapter 4: Home on the Range: Preparing Your Facilities 55 Chapter 5: Chow Time: Planning Your Feeding Program 79 Chapter 6: Exploring Pasture, Manure, and Water Management 107 Chapter 7: Choosing and Buying Cattle 127 Part III: Cattle Handling, Health, and Breeding 145 Chapter 8: Understanding and Properly Handling Cattle 147 Chapter 9: Keeping Your Cattle Healthy 165 Chapter 10: Addressing Common Cattle Ailments 191 Chapter 11: Breeding Cows and Caring for Pregnant Females 213 Chapter 12: Looking After Calves Young and Old 241 Part IV: Realizing Your Cattle Business Potential 261 Chapter 13: Turning Your Extra Pastures into a Money-Making Business 263 Chapter 14: Showing and Selling Cattle 275 Chapter 15: Managing Your Beef Business 293 Part V: The Part of Tens 311 Chapter 16: Ten Common Mistakes to Avoid When Raising Cattle 313 Chapter 17: Ten (or so) Bizarre Bovine Behaviors and What They Mean 321 Index 327
SynopsisThe tools you need to raise and care for beef cattle Beef cattle farming is a business that continues to grow in the United States and around the world, and it will only grow larger as the demand for beef continues to increase., The tools you need to raise and care for beef cattle Beef cattle farming is a business that continues to grow in the United States and around the world, and it will only grow larger as the demand for beef continues to increase. Raising Beef Cattle For Dummies provides you with an introduction to all aspects of raising beef cattle. Packed with expert tips from experienced farmers, it gives any level of cattle-raiser the tools needed to increase the quantity and quality of your farm's output and maintain a healthy herd. Raising Beef Cattle For Dummies is the go-to resource for aspiring cattle farmers. With important information on health, handling, and breeding, and detailed coverage of equipment and supplies, it is teeming with useful information that anyone interested in raising cattle should have. Advice on which beef cattle breeds to rear The prevention and treatment of common diseases Caring for pregnant heifers and calving procedures Dietary specifications dependent on breed Guidance on humane management Creating an open and safe pasture habitat If you're an aspiring cattle farmer looking to begin raising cattle or an established raiser interested in expanding your herd, Raising Beef Cattle For Dummies has you covered., Your handson guide to raising and caring for beef cattle If you're an aspiring cattle farmer looking to begin raising cattle or an established herder interested in expanding your herd, Raising Beef Cattle For Dummies is your goto resource. Chockfull of useful information that anyone interested in raising cattle should have, this useful guide provides important information on herd health, handling, and breeding, as well as detailed coverage of equipment and supplies. Getting to know moo take a look at the benefits and potential concerns of raising cattle, grasp the vocabulary that goes along with it, and get an intro to a broad array of cattle breeds Bring home the beef find out how to prepare your pastures, fences, and corrals, and get to know what your cattle like (and need) to eat and drink Cattle care get acquainted with bovine behavior, common cattle diseases, injuries, and treatments, and timetested recommendations for caring for cattle at different stages of the life cycle "Greener" pastures discover the many ways to profit from your cattle business, from using pastures and grazing, showing and selling cattle, and selling beef direct to customers Open the book and find: PlainEnglish explanations of cattle terminology and anatomy Beef cattle breeds and traits How to prep your facilities for keeping cattle Trusted guidance on planning a feeding program Expert advice on pasture, manure, and water management How to translate the "moo" and decipher body language Ways to keep your bovines healthy Information on feeding cattle a finishing diet and working with beef processors Learn to: Humanely handle, care for, and breed beef cattle Prevent, evaluate, and treat common cattle ailments Create an open and safe habitat for cattle
LC Classification NumberSF207
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