About the Author
Heather Smith Thomas has been raising cattle since she was 12 years old, and... More
Animals & Farming
Storey’s Guide to Raising Beef Cattle, 3rd Edition
Whether you’re raising one cow or a herd, this is the go-to reference you need. Both new and experienced cattle ranchers will benefit from Heather Smith Thomas’s expert advice on everything from breed selection, calving, feeding, and housing to humane handling and slaughter practices. Now in its third edition, Storey’s Guide to Raising Beef Cattle has been thoroughly revised and updated to include comprehensive, up-to-the-minute information on diseases and vaccinations; raising grass-fed animals; identifying and dealing with toxic pasture plants; and much more.
Details
- eBook Available in Popular Digital Formats
- Paper
- Pages: 352
- Size: 6 x 9
- Color: Photographs and illustrations throughout
- ISBN: 978-1-60342-454-7
- Order Number: 62454
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