Running a small beef herd - Baker, Fiona (Landlinks Press/CSIRO, 2008)
Prev. ed.: Running a small beef herd / Cheryl A. Wallis. - Includes index
Includes bibliographical references and index
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
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