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Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle, 4th Edition

Health, Handling, Breeding
By Heather Smith Thomas
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Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle, 4th Edition by Heather Smith Thomas is a comprehensive manual for anyone interested in beef cattle farming. It provides practical guidance on breeding, handling, and caring for beef cattle, alongside insights into pasture management, health care, and financial planning. This edition includes updated information on current best practices and industry advancements, making it an essential resource for both beginners and experienced farmers.
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You might enjoy this comprehensive resource if you are interested in raising beef cattle, whether you're a beginner or an experienced farmer. With in-depth information on managing herds, breeding, health care, and market strategies, it provides valuable insights to ensure your cattle operation is efficient and successful.

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Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle, 4th Edition

The fourth edition of the most trusted and comprehensive reference on beef cattle health care, breed selection, and grass-fed cattle–raising techniques is now fully revised and updated, featuring color photography and illustration.

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Whether a farmer is raising one cow or a herd, Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle is the most reliable reference for ensuring a successful, healthy cattle operation.

In this fully updated, full-colour fourth edition, long-time cattle rancher and author Heather Smith Thomas explains every aspect of bovine behaviour and provides expert guidance on breed selection, calving, feeding, housing, pasture, and health care.

Along with in-depth information on raising grass-fed animals, there is also advice on creating a viable business plan and identifying niche markets for selling beef.

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Heather Smith Thomas provides a wealth of knowledge and practical advice in her latest edition of Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle, praised for its clarity and usefulness by both seasoned cattle ranchers and newcomers. The book is considered an indispensable resource for anyone involved in beef cattle farming, with readers commending the author's decades of hands-on experience and accessible writing style.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781635860399

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 November 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Storey Publishing LLC

Illustration: Full-color; photographs and il

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 740g

Pages: 320

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Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture Heather Smith Thomas Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Heather Smith Thomas has written extensively on animal health care, authoring thousands of articles and 24 books on the subject. Her books include Storey s Guide to Raising Beef Cattle, Essential Guide to Calving, Getting Started with Beef & Dairy Cattle, The Cattle Health Handbook, The Horse Conformation Handbook, Storey s Guide to Raising Horses, Storey s Guide to Training Horses, and Stable Smarts. She raises cattle and horses on her family ranch in Salmon, Idaho.

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