Beef Cattle: Keeping a Small-Scale Herd (CompanionHouse Books) Practical, Easy-to-Follow Beginner's Advice on Purchasing Cows, Fencing, Feeding, Handling, Breeding, Processing, and More (Hobby Farm)

Your hands-on reference to raising beef cattle!Choosing a breed, purchasing, and bringing home your first cowsRequired facilities and constructing fencing and shelter to protect your herdFeeding and nutrition to keep your cattle healthy and maintain weightSafe handling, including holding pens, chutes, and training your herd to follow youRecognizing disease, how to prevent and treat it, and when to call the vetBreeding your herd, caring for pregnant cows, nurturing newborn calves, weaning, and more