Small Cattle For Small Farms

Author : Margo Hayes
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781486301874

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Small Cattle for Small Farms by Margo Hayes Pdf

Small cattle breeds are manageable to control and care for and perfect for lifestyle blocks and small farms. They can be bred commercially for beef but their docile temperaments and small size also make them especially suitable for hobby farms. As more people have turned to the country for a 'tree change', interest in these breeds has grown tremendously. In this new edition of her popular book Small Cattle for Small Farms, award-winning cattle breeder Margo Hayes provides practical and easy-to-understand information for people interested in keeping small cattle for a range of reasons. The book assumes no prior experience with cattle and covers all the basics to help you set up an enjoyable and viable small farm, including: types of cattle and production systems available, how to select your stock, explanations of equipment required and basic cattle husbandry. It contains simple explanatory diagrams and photographs to make new concepts clear. With new and expanded sections on small cattle breeds, genetics and breeding systems, this second edition competently addresses questions asked by those entering small farming for the first time while providing a solid reference for those already in the industry. Detailed guidelines for raising healthy cattle through good nutrition, land management and herd monitoring are provided, in addition to tips for showing and marketing your cattle and up-to-date government requirements for land and stockowners.

Author : Ann Larkin Hansen
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2011-08-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781935484936

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Beef Cattle by Ann Larkin Hansen Pdf

Hobby Farms Beef Cattle: Keeping a Small-Scale Herd for Pleasure and Profit, written by Ann Larkin Hansen, serves as an excellent introduction to raising cows for food or simply to graze while mowing and fertilizing the pasture. This colorful guide offers experienced hobby farmers and beginners all of the essential information necessary to purchase and maintain a small herd of beef cattle. While managing her own hobby farm in Wisconsin, Hansen shares her expertise in all things farm and has authored numerous books such as Making Hay, The Organic Farming Manual, and Finding Good Farmland. In this comprehensive book Beef Cattle, Hansen corrals the hobby farmer into the world of cowboys and cowgirls: she begins, "Beef cattle are as much at home on the hobby farm as they are on the range." This colorful primer begins with the basics, from biological traits and breeds to behavior and life cycle, and describes exactly what's required for a hobby farmer to maintain a herd of cattle;the four F's;fencing, feed, fields, and facilities. Given the expense involved in the purchase and maintenance of beef cattle, all hobby farmers will welcome Hansen's sound and sensible advice on buying the right cattle, whether steer calves for meat or breeding stock for building up a herd. The buying chapter helps farmers focus on what to look for when selecting cattle; how cows, heifers, and bulls are priced; where to purchase; and how to get cattle to your farm. The feeding and nutrition of cattle is a complicated topic, and Hansen breaks it down into the three basic components that every keeper needs to understand: pasture, hay, and grain. With directness and clarity, she explains the ins and outs of grazing, selecting ideal foodstuffs, using salt and minerals, and maintaining good weight on the herd. The reader can rely on her expert advice to learn the fundamentals of handling cattle, including herding, loading, and transporting cattle, as well as keeping beef cattle healthy through preventive methods, vaccinations, parasite control and veterinary assistance. For hobby farmers planning to breed their livestock, Beef Cattle includes a chapter on pairing cows and heifers, the actual breeding, artificial insemination, the care of pregnant cows, calving, caring for the young, and weaning calves. The final chapter of the book "Marketing and Processing Your Cattle" is geared toward hobby farmers looking to get beef processed, grade meat, and sell the final product. Sidebars of fun trivia, stories from farmers, and useful advice appear throughout the handbook. A glossary of over 100 terms; an appendix of health issues; a resource section of useful websites, books, and periodicals; and a detailed index complete the book.

Author : Margo Hayes
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781486301881

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Small Cattle for Small Farms by Margo Hayes Pdf

Small cattle breeds are manageable to control and care for and perfect for lifestyle blocks and small farms. They can be bred commercially for beef but their docile temperaments and small size also make them especially suitable for hobby farms. As more people have turned to the country for a 'tree change', interest in these breeds has grown tremendously. In this new edition of her popular book Small Cattle for Small Farms, award-winning cattle breeder Margo Hayes provides practical and easy-to-understand information for people interested in keeping small cattle for a range of reasons. The book assumes no prior experience with cattle and covers all the basics to help you set up an enjoyable and viable small farm, including: types of cattle and production systems available, how to select your stock, explanations of equipment required and basic cattle husbandry. It contains simple explanatory diagrams and photographs to make new concepts clear. With new and expanded sections on small cattle breeds, genetics and breeding systems, this second edition competently addresses questions asked by those entering small farming for the first time while providing a solid reference for those already in the industry. Detailed guidelines for raising healthy cattle through good nutrition, land management and herd monitoring are provided, in addition to tips for showing and marketing your cattle and up-to-date government requirements for land and stockowners.

Author : Sue Weaver,Chris McLaughlin,Cherie Langlois,Ann Larkin Hansen,Arie McFarlen
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 786 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781637412831

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Ultimate Guide to Hobby Farm Animals by Sue Weaver,Chris McLaughlin,Cherie Langlois,Ann Larkin Hansen,Arie McFarlen Pdf

· Extensive sections devoted to the seven major farm animals, including profiles of the most popular breeds and varieties · Detailed how-to chapters on the care, handling, feeding, health, and safety of each animal · Special chapters devoted to the breeding and raising of young animals · Recommendations for ways of capitalizing on your livestock's output, from selling eggs, milk, fiber, and so forth · Tips for troubleshooting potential problems and warding off diseases, parasites, and predators · New edition vetted and updated by Dr. Mark McConnon DVM, hobby farm professionals and veterinarians for the most up-to-date information available on the market for shelter, care, health, medicine, nutrition, behavior, marketing, and profit

Author : Melissa Gwyn Nelson
Publisher : Atlantic Publishing Company
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781601383754

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The Complete Guide to Small-scale Farming by Melissa Gwyn Nelson Pdf

Starting a small scale farm is the dream of Americans young and old, from those who watched the majesty of the great western farm in films during their youth to those who spent their childhood actually working on a farm. However, for many of these individuals it is a matter of logistics and cost that keeps them from realizing their dreams. Raising beef cattle, ducks, rabbits, and any other small animals such as sheep, goats, or chickens takes not only a decent amount of money to get started, but know how that doesn't come in textbooks while in school. This book was written with the intent of providing anyone who has ever wanted to start their own small scale farm the necessary resources and information needed to start raising small animals and cattle. You will learn everything you need to know to raise a wide variety of small animals. You will learn how to care for chickens, from choosing the right breed to raising them for egg production. You will learn how to handle geese and ducks, choosing the correct breeds, feeding, housing, breeding, and selecting the right ones for egg production. You will also learn about egg incubation, maintaining poultry health, and how raise them for meat. Other animals you will learn how to care for include rabbits, goats, sheep, dairy cows, and beef cattle. Small farmers and animal experts have been interviewed in detail and their responses added to this book to provide additional insight into every aspect of raising farm animals. This includes details about how to purchase, house, feed, breed, record, and butcher animals of all types as well as how to gather milk, use goats and cows for maintaining your fields, and even keeping records of births and selling babies. Everything you might need to know about raising small animals for your farm is included in this guide to provide you the first steps to raising domesticated poultry and livestock. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company presidentâe(tm)s garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.

Author : Canada. Department of Agriculture
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 23 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0662136373

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Livestock on Small Farms by Canada. Department of Agriculture Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Animal culture
ISBN : MINN:31951002912446E

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Raising Livestock on Small Farms by Anonim Pdf

Author : Joseph Allen Warren
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1908
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : UIUC:30112019294815

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Small Farms in the Corn Belt by Joseph Allen Warren Pdf

Author : Callene Rapp,Eric Rapp
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781771423366

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Homestead Cows by Callene Rapp,Eric Rapp Pdf

Every farm needs a cow – open the gates! With an approach built around investing for the long term, Homestead Cows prepares homesteaders and small farmers to open the farm gate to cattle, whether a single milk cow or a small beef herd. Homestead Cows covers the A to Z of husbandry: Cow history, biology, diet, and nutrition Understanding what you want, what's involved, and creating a plan Selecting breeds and determining herd size Housing and facilities, transportation, and equipment Financial management and the dollars and cents of cows Breeding and reproduction Cow health and happiness, including safety, handling, and good husbandry Processing, products, and cooking. Cattle are the most productive, versatile, and low-input sources of food and revenue on the farm and can help regenerate and build soil. The secret to success is excellent management, and Homestead Cows distills decades of hard-won, practical knowledge into an essential guide to successful small-scale cattle farming for every homesteader and farmer.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 23 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1289048131

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Livestock on Small Farms by Anonim Pdf

Author : Canada. Agriculture Canada
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Farms, Small
ISBN : 0662118332

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Livestock on Small Farms by Canada. Agriculture Canada Pdf

Author : Temple Grandin
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781612127446

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Temple Grandin's Guide to Working with Farm Animals by Temple Grandin Pdf

Award-winning author Temple Grandin is famous for her groundbreaking approach to decoding animal behavior. Now she extends her expert guidance to small-scale farming operations. Grandin’s fascinating explanations of how herd animals think — describing their senses, fears, instincts, and memories — and how to analyze their behavior, will help you handle your livestock more safely and effectively. You’ll learn to become a skilled observer of animal movement and behavior, and detailed illustrations will help you set up simple and efficient facilities for managing a small herd of 3 to 25 cattle or pigs, or 5 to 100 goats or sheep.

Author : United States. Agricultural Research Service. Animal Husbandry Research Division
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Domestic animals
ISBN : UFL:31262087175716

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Raising Livestock on Small Farms by United States. Agricultural Research Service. Animal Husbandry Research Division Pdf

Author : Julius Ruechel
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781603425872

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Grass-Fed Cattle by Julius Ruechel Pdf

Successfully raise grass-fed cattle and enjoy the benefits of great-tasting beef and a financially stable enterprise. In this comprehensive guide, Julius Ruechel covers every aspect of raising healthy and thriving grass-fed cattle, offering advice on herd selection, pasture management, medical care, necessary equipment, winter grazing, slaughtering procedures, and more. With tips on creating a viable business plan and identifying niche markets for your beef, Ruechel provides everything you need to know to develop a profitable and environmentally sustainable grass-fed cattle operation.

Author : Carol Ekarius
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-11-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1603427341

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Small-Scale Livestock Farming by Carol Ekarius Pdf

Full of practical everyday advice, this guide explains how a natural, organic approach to livestock farming produces healthy animals, reduces costs, and increases your operation’s self-sufficiency. Livestock expert Carol Ekarius helps you create a viable farm plan, choose suitable livestock, care for your animals’ health, and confidently manage housing, fencing, and feeding. Case studies of successful farmers provide inspiration as you learn everything you need to know to run a prosperous livestock farm and make the lifestyle of your dreams a reality.