Running a small beef herd

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This book provides an introduction to beef production for those about to enter the industry and is an ongoing reference for anyone managing a small herd of beef cattle on their property.

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Title Statements

Full title :Running a small beef herd / Fiona Baker.

Summary

This book provides an introduction to beef production for those about to enter the industry and is an ongoing reference for anyone managing a small herd of beef cattle on their property.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2008.
Edition:3rd ed

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Landlinks Press/CSIRO
Place of Publication:Collingwood, Vic
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2008.

Notes

Prev. ed.: Running a small beef herd / Cheryl A. Wallis.

Includes index.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource.

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:0643096507, 9780643096509
oclc:ocn526812768
LC Classification:SF196.A8
Dewey Decimal:636.2130994

Cover; Contents; Acknowledgements; 1 The economics of beef production; 2 The importance of soil health and fertility; 3 Feeding your cattle; 4 Responsibilities of owning livestock; 5 Systems of beef production; 6 Breeds of cattle; 7 Fencing and cattle-handling facilities; 8 Buying cattle; 9 Methods of identification; 10 Husbandry practices; 11 Breeding management; 12 Cross-breeding; 13 Cattle health; 14 Cattle handling; 15 Selling your stock; Appendix 1 Comparative ratings of economic traits of 26 breeds of cattle; Appendix 2 Approximate weight at various ages and for different breed types.