Bibliograph

How to raise cattle, everything you need to know, Philip Hasheider

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How to raise cattle, everything you need to know, Philip Hasheider

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 188-189) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

How to raise cattle

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

70877803

Responsibility statement

Philip Hasheider

Series statement

Agricultural FFA Education

Sub title

everything you need to know

Table Of Contents

An introduction to raising cattle -- Humans and cattle: a historical perspective -- Getting started: farm and cattle -- Facilities for beef: what is needed, what is not -- Enclosures: good fences make for a good neighbor -- Cattle types: choosing a beef breed -- Production systems: what's your plan? -- Production systems: organic, sustainable, and conventional -- Stocking guidelines and start-up economics -- Feeding: cattle nutritional requirements -- Reproduction: replenishing your herd -- Nutrient management: make plans before animals arrive -- Husbandry: general daily cattle -- Marketing the meat: saying goodbye -- Milk: nature's most perfect food -- Dairy production: basic considerations and facilities -- Dairy cattle: choosing a breed -- Cow care: managing dairy cattle -- Exit strategies: how to end a beef or dairy enterprise -- Country living: realities of rural residency -- Help and advice: resources available to you

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