In this volume of the Biggers' Guides to Homesteading Series you will learn details and history of 29 breeds of cattle, including such rare heritage breeds as the Dexter, Ancient White Park, Ankole-Watusi, and more. All of the major cattle breeds in the United States are covered as well. The second part of the book is a guide for the beginning cattle farmer and provides information on the following topics:
Fencing, feed and forage, rotational grazing, choosing an abattoir, advice on purchasing your first cow, questions to ask when selecting show and breeding stock, calving, milking and pasteurization, housing, common health problems and parasites in cattle, and more. At the end there are links to cattle organizations and societies for each breed. Links to sources of cattle information are also provided.
Approximately 25,000 words with more than 40 high quality photos of cattle breeds.
Fencing, feed and forage, rotational grazing, choosing an abattoir, advice on purchasing your first cow, questions to ask when selecting show and breeding stock, calving, milking and pasteurization, housing, common health problems and parasites in cattle, and more. At the end there are links to cattle organizations and societies for each breed. Links to sources of cattle information are also provided.
Approximately 25,000 words with more than 40 high quality photos of cattle breeds.
