Running a small beef herd / Fiona Baker.

By:

Baker, Fiona

Contributor(s):

Wallis, Cheryl A. (Cheryl Ann), 1966-. Running a small beef herd

Material type: Text

text

Media type:

computer

Carrier type:

online resource

ISBN:

0643096507
9780643096509

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Additional physical formats: C OriginalDDC classification:

636.2130994 22

LOC classification:

SF196.A8 B33 2008

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Contents:

Cover; Contents; Acknowledgements; 1 The economics of beef production; 2 The importance of soil health and fertility; 3 Feeding your cattle; 4 Responsibilities of owning livestock; 5 Systems of beef production; 6 Breeds of cattle; 7 Fencing and cattle-handling facilities; 8 Buying cattle; 9 Methods of identification; 10 Husbandry practices; 11 Breeding management; 12 Cross-breeding; 13 Cattle health; 14 Cattle handling; 15 Selling your stock; Appendix 1 Comparative ratings of economic traits of 26 breeds of cattle; Appendix 2 Approximate weight at various ages and for different breed types.

Summary: This book provides an introduction to beef production for those about to enter the industry and is an ongoing reference for anyone managing a small herd of beef cattle on their property.

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Prev. ed.: Running a small beef herd / Cheryl A. Wallis.

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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This book provides an introduction to beef production for those about to enter the industry and is an ongoing reference for anyone managing a small herd of beef cattle on their property.

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