Author(s): Scott Royer (Author), Nikki Royer (Author)
Publisher: For Dummies
Publication Date: 29 Jun. 2012
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Print length: 368 pages
ISBN-10: 0470930616
ISBN-13: 9780470930618
Book Description
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.
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Your hands-on 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 go-to resource. Chock-full 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 time-tested 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:
Plain-English 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
From the Back Cover
Your hands-on 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 go-to resource. Chock-full 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 time-tested 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:
Plain-English 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
About the Author
Nikki and Scott Royer, graduates of the Purdue University School of Agriculture, raise cattle on their diversified family farm in Indiana. In addition to raising the calves from their own cow herd, the Royers also purchase and finish feeder cattle from other producers.
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