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

Health, Handling, Breeding

By Heather Smith Thomas | Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

About the book

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-color fourth edition, long-time cattle rancher and author Heather Smith Thomas explains every aspect of bovine behavior 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.

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

Hardcover
ISBN 9781635860405
Paperback
ISBN 9781635860399
EBook
ISBN 9781635860412

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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-color fourth edition, long-time cattle rancher and author Heather Smith Thomas explains every aspect of bovine behavior 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle, 4th Edition about?

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-color fourth edition, long-time cattle rancher and author Heather Smith Thomas explains every aspect of bovine behavior 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.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle, 4th Edition?

Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes > Agriculture and farming > Animal husbandry

Where can I read a sample of Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle, 4th Edition?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781635860405

Is Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle, 4th Edition part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Storey’s Guide to Raising

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle, 4th Edition?

Heather Smith Thomas

Who is the Publisher of the book Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle, 4th Edition?

Storey Publishing, LLC

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle, 4th Edition is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781635860405) and paperback(ISBN 9781635860399) and ebook(ISBN 9781635860412)

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