The Management of Dairy Cattle - A Collection of Articles on the Management of the Dairy Farm

The Management of Dairy Cattle - A Collection of Articles on the Management of the Dairy Farm

Author: Various Authors

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2013-05-31

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13: 1473391113

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This book contains a wealth of classic material on the subject of dairy farming. It includes concise and comprehensive information of feeding, feeding cows, bulls and calves, grass and arable farms, and housing. Provides detailed knowledge on the sex cycle, mating, fertility, calving and lactation and details on frequency of milking, milk composition, butter and cream. A must for any dairy farmer or anyone interested in managing a dairy herd.


Diverse Structure and Organization of U. S. Beef Cow-Calf Farms

Diverse Structure and Organization of U. S. Beef Cow-Calf Farms

Author: William D. McBride

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2011-06

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1437983766

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Beef cow-calf production in the U.S. is widespread, occurring in every State. Nearly 765,000 farms, about 35% of the 2.2 million farms in the U.S., had a beef cow inventory in 2007. Most of these were small, part-time operations. This study examines the structure, costs, and characteristics of beef cow-calf producers. Many small operations are "rural residence farms" that specialize in beef cow-calf production, but their income from off-farm sources exceeds that from the farm. Most beef cow-calf production occurs on large farms, but cow-calf production is not the primary enterprise on many of these farms. Operators of beef cow-calf farms have a diverse set of goals for the cattle enterprise. Charts and tables. This is a print on demand report.


The Cattle Health Handbook

The Cattle Health Handbook

Author: Heather Smith Thomas

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2009-03-11

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 1603426493

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Whether you are caring for a single dairy cow or a large herd, this guide provides all the information you need to keep your cattle healthy, increase the self-sufficiency of your operation, and substantially reduce veterinary costs. The Cattle Health Handbook is the essential medical reference for farmers and ranchers confronting day-to-day bovine health issues. Heather Smith Thomas, an expert on livestock with decades of first-hand experience, covers every routine situation — and many not-so-common problems — likely to arise on a cattle ranch or dairy farm. Three broad sections cover common diseases, ailments specific to certain body systems, and other ailments and injuries.


Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle, 3rd Edition

Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle, 3rd Edition

Author: Heather Smith Thomas

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Published: 2009-10-28

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 1603424547

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Whether you’re raising one cow or a herd, this comprehensive guide shows you everything you need to know to successfully manage your beef cattle operation. Heather Smith Thomas stresses the importance of understanding bovine behavior while covering breed selection, calving, feeding, housing, medical care, and humane slaughter practices. Along with in-depth information on raising grass-fed animals and dealing with toxic pasture plants, you’ll also find advice on creating a viable business plan and identifying niche markets for your beef.


Beef Cattle Breeding and Management

Beef Cattle Breeding and Management

Author: W. A. Beattie

Publisher:

Published: 1954

Total Pages: 568

ISBN-13:

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The breeds of cattle. Permanent improvements. Pasture development. Pasture management. The principles of breeding. The management of the herd. Infertility. Beef cattle on sheep propeties. Beef cattle on dairy farms and mixed properties. Stocking and buying. Management of a stud, Grain feeding. Drought management. Pests and pest destruction. Diseases of beef cattle. Internal and external parasites. Transport. Marketing. Handling the carcase. Management and labour. The station horse. Miscellaneous hints.


Principles of Cattle Production, 3rd Edition

Principles of Cattle Production, 3rd Edition

Author: Clive J C Phillips

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2018-11-02

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 1786392704

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Completely updated and revised, this new edition continues to provide an introductory level text for all interested in beef and dairy cattle production systems. It presents a vision for a cattle industry that contributes to the environment, to the welfare of cattle and to the provision of safe and high quality food.


Beef Cattle Science Handbook, Vol. 19

Beef Cattle Science Handbook, Vol. 19

Author: Frank H. Baker

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2019-08-20

Total Pages: 1238

ISBN-13: 0429725221

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The 1983 International Stockinen's School Handbooks include more than 200 technical papers presented at this year's Stockmen's School-sponsored by Wlnrock International-by outstanding animal scientists, agribusiness leaders, and livestock producers expert in animal technology, animal management, and general fields relevant to animal agriculture. The Handbooks represent advanced technology in a problem-oriented form readily accessible to livestock producers, operators of family farms, managers of agri-buslnesses, scholars, and students of animal agriculture. The Beef Cattle Science Handbook, the Dairy Science Handbook, the Sheep and Goat Handbook, and the Stud Managers' Handbook each include papers on such general topics as genetics and selection; general anatomy and physiology; reproduction; behavior and animal welfare; feeds and nutrition; pastures, ranges, and forests; health, diseases, and parasites; buildings, equipment, and environment; animal management; marketing and economics (including product processing, when relevant}; farm and ranch business management and economics; computer use in animal enterprises; and production systems. The four Handbooks also contain papers specifically related to the type of animal considered


Homestead Cows

Homestead Cows

Author: Callene Rapp

Publisher: New Society Publishers

Published: 2021-06-29

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 155092740X

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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.


Beef Cattle Management - With Information on Selection, Care, Breeding and Fattening of Beef Cows and Bulls

Beef Cattle Management - With Information on Selection, Care, Breeding and Fattening of Beef Cows and Bulls

Author: William C. Skelley

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2011-10-12

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1447490495

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This early work on beef cattle farming provides a comprehensive guide to the selection, care, breeding and fattening of beef cows and bulls. Suitable for the cattle farmer, animal husbandry enthusiast or livestock historian, this book features a variety of information that is still of practical use today. Contents: Cattle Farming; Beef Cattle Management; William C. Skelley; Factors Favourable to Beef Production; Phases of Beef Production; Factors in Establishing the Herd; The Beef Breeds; Selecting individuals; Care and Management of the Bull; Care and Management of the Cow Herd; Care of The Beef Calf; Winter Management of Young Breeding Animals; Production of Fat Cattle for Market; Feeds for Beef Cattle. Complete with a new introduction and the original illustrations, we are republishing this vintage work in a high quality, modern, and affordable edition.