Author: Heather Smith Thomas
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Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 1580175961
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Getting Started with Beef & Dairy Cattle
Heather Smith Thomas, a lifelong cattle rancher and author of several previous books for more experienced farmers, offers a succinct layperson’s guide to the basics of raising a small herd of cattle, whether for meat or dairy products.Getting Started with Beef & Dairy Cattle review. She outlines organic and natural farming methods and covers all the information needed to get started and be successful.
Getting Started with Beef & Dairy Cattle encourages new and beginning farmers to start small and start right. Thomas explains the basics of selecting and raising a calf, along with feeding, shelter, and care guidelines. She covers breeding and calving, as well as tips for managing a herd through the seasonsRead full reviews of Getting Started with Beef and Dairy Cattle.
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Categories: Dairy cattle, Beef cattle, Dairy cattle. Contributors: Heather Smith Thomas - Author. Format: Paperback
Categories: Dairy cattle, Beef cattle, Dairy cattle. Contributors: Heather Smith Thomas - Author. Format: Paperback
Ever dreamed about raising a family cow, or even a small herd? It's easier than you think. Whether your interest is in beef or dairy cattle, this book is packed with the information you need, straight from a veteran cattle farmer. Breed selection, grass-feeding, grain supplementation, milk production, meat marketing, grooming and vet services are among the topics covered. Thomas, 6"x9", 281 pp.
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Getting Started with Beef and Dairy Cattle : Paperback : Storey Books : 9781580175968 : 1580175961 : 01 Sep 2005 : With nearly every supermarket now featuring an borganicb section, the demand for organically grown meat and dairy products has risen rapidly in recent years. Small farmers have taken note, and many more beginners are considering cattle as a viable farm commodity. Getting Started with Beef & Dairy Cattle is the essential handbook for this growing audience. Heather Smith Thomas, a lifelong catt
Getting Started with Beef & Dairy Cattle Reviews
She outlines organic and natural farming methods and covers all the information needed to get started and be successful.
Getting Started with Beef & Dairy Cattle encourages new and beginning farmers to start small and start right. Thomas explains the basics of selecting and raising a calf, along with feeding, shelter, and care guidelines. She covers breeding and calving, as well as tips for managing a herd through the seasons. There is basic health care information for preventing disease and addressing common ailments. For those raising beef cattle, Thomas offers guidelines for butchering; for those raising dairy cattle, there are step-by-step guidelines on milking.
