Author: Janice C. SwansonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animal housing
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Calf Housing and Facilities
Author: Janice C. SwansonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animal housing
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Dairy 2007: Reference of dairy cattle health and management practices in the United States, 2007
Author: Beef Housing and Equipment Handbook
Author: Midwest Plan ServicePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Beef cattle
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Raising a Calf for Beef
Author: Phyllis HobsonPublisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 9780882660950
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of raising beef, and provides practical advice on selecting, feeding, caring for, and butchering cattle
Calf Management and Facilities on Selected Wisconsin Dairy Farms
Author: H. R. AinslieThe Economics of Risk
Author: Donald J. MeyerPublisher: W.E. Upjohn Institute
ISBN: 0880992689
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Annotation This book contains a collection of papers that address various aspects of risk, including riskmanagement and how it is applied to decisionmaking and the impact of risk on markets
Calf Rearing
Author: John MoranPublisher: Landlinks Press
ISBN: 0643098720
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Calf Rearing is recognised as one of the most informative and accessible guides on the subject, covering growth, nutrition, health and behaviour, with descriptions of various calf raising systems and facilities. John Moran, an expert in the field, also gives considerable coverage to calf welfare, post weaning management and calf communication. Practical economic information on feedstuffs, labour requirements and losses is provided to assist producers in selecting the most appropriate calf rearing system for their farms.
Corrals for Handling Beef Cattle
Author: Robert BorgPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Beef cattle
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Evaluation of Solar Calf Housing for the Presence and Survival of Cryptosporidium Parvum in the New York City Watershed
Author: Amy S. CollickHomestead Cows
Author: Callene RappPublisher: New Society Publishers
ISBN: 155092740X
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
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.