Description
Book SynopsisThe 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.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 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
