Scott Royer, Nikki Royer

Raising Beef Cattle for Dummies

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• 1. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 368
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Juli 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 236mm x 187mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 547g
• ISBN-13: 9780470930618
• ISBN-10: 0470930616
• Artikelnr.: 34925380

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 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