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Whether a farmer raises 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, longtime 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’s also advice on creating a viable business plan and identifying niche markets for selling beef.
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Whether a farmer raises 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, longtime 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’s also advice on creating a viable business plan and identifying niche markets for selling beef.
