Download or read book Managing the Yearling Beef Bull written by and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Managing the Yearling Beef Bull written by William J. van Riet and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Beef Cattle Management With Information on Selection Care Breeding and Fattening of Beef Cows and Bulls written by William C. Skelley and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Storey s Guide to Raising Beef Cattle 3rd Edition written by Heather Smith Thomas and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2010-06-25 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Storey s Guide to Raising Beef Cattle 4th Edition written by Heather Smith Thomas and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2018-11-27 with total page 607 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether a farmer is raising one cow or a herd, Storey’s Guide to Raising Beef Cattle is the most reliable reference for ensuring a successful, healthy cattle operation. In this fully updated, full-color fourth edition, long-time cattle rancher and author Heather Smith Thomas explains every aspect of bovine behavior and provides expert guidance on breed selection, calving, feeding, housing, pasture, and health care. Along with in-depth information on raising grass-fed animals, there is also advice on creating a viable business plan and identifying niche markets for selling beef. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.
Download or read book Fundamentals of Beef Management written by Daniel J. Drake and published by UCANR Publications. This book was released on 2006 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Running a Small Beef Herd written by Fiona Baker and published by Landlinks Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Running a Small Beef Herd 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. Fundamental considerations such as the economics of beef production and the selection of a suitable beef enterprise to match a particular property and level of experience are covered. It considers various systems suitable for a small beef operation: steer fattening, cow and calf systems, foster calves and multiple suckling, and lot feeding. It offers practical advice on buying cattle, marketing methods for particular types of cattle and specifications for markets such as domestic supermarket, butcher shops and hotels, Japan, Korea and US manufacturing. Cattle handling and carrying out necessary husbandry practices such as castration and vaccination, herd health, reproductive management, nutrition, carrying capacity, supplementary feeding through normal feed shortages or drought are also explored. Facilities such as fences, yards and water supply, which have a large impact on ease of management, are discussed in detail. Various breeds of cattle including the suitability of newer breeds such as lowlines are discussed and comparative ratings of economic traits are given. The book includes a calendar of operations to assist with timing and coordination of all the activities associated with breeding and raising cattle in southern Australia. This new edition completely updates the financial and marketing information and expands on the systems of beef production, breeds, breed management, stock handling, supplementary feeding and drought management. It updates and expands on the NLIS (ear tagging) requirements, and includes a chapter on the importance of soil health and fertility."--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Beef Cattle Publications and Visual Materials written by and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Management of Bulls An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America Food Animal Practice E Book written by Lee Jones and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2024-01-29 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, guest editors Drs. Lee Jones and Joseph C. Dalton bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Management of Bulls. Top experts in the field offer current discussions of assessing the reproductive potential of bulls, diagnosing disease or causes of infertility, and determining appropriate course of treatment or prognosis for recovery of injured bulls. This issue also provides up-to-date information regarding the contribution of sires to success or failure of reproductive programs in beef and dairy herds, and foundational material for success with AI (semen storage, handling, and site of deposition). Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including semen quality and field fertility (beef and dairy); physical evaluation of the breeding bull; nutrition and development; medical and surgical management of conditions of the penis and prepuce; management of lameness in breeding bulls; genomics and bull fertility; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on management of bulls, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Download or read book Miscellaneous Publication written by and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Beef Cattle Management Heifer Selection and Breeding written by Bob Richmond and published by Ministry of Agriculture. This book was released on 1981 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Managing and Marketing Beef written by Jennifer Laffan and published by NSW Agriculture. This book was released on 2016-07-08 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical book shows producers how to make good decisions in the beef industry. It provides an overview of the cattle industry, with details on breeding management, pastures, selling methods and costs, beef grading and marketing, muscle and fat scores. Contains diagrams and photos with easy to follow instructions. AgGuides are compiled by highly regarded industry experts to provide easy to follow advice on agriculture and support the Tocal College external study program for agriculture. Written by: Jennifer Laffan Technical advisers: Ian Blackwood, Brett Littler Table of Contents: · Cattle industry overview · Manage the breeding herd · Pastures for the herd · Selling methods and costs · Other aspects of marketing · Muscle and muscle score · Fat assessment and fat scores · Frame size · Growth, maturity and carcase suitability · Understand your product · The killsheet · Get the best return · Some terms explained · Appendix 1: Ruminants and rumination · Appendix 2: Calculating and using DSE ratings for beef cattle
Download or read book Beef Production and Management written by Gary L. Minish and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beef production: what it costs and opportunities for improving efficiency. Breeding principles; Breeds and breeding systems; Sire selection; Selecting the productive female; Beef cattle reproduction; Cow herd management; Selling, buying, and managing feeder cattle; Nutrient requirements of beef cattle; Evaluation of feedstuffs and ration formulation; Simple guidelines for feeding beef cattle; Systems analysis: developing the most profitable management system; Marketing finished cattle. Facilities and feed storage for beef cattle.
Download or read book Grass Fed Cattle written by Julius Ruechel and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2012-01-02 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Successfully raise grass-fed cattle and enjoy the benefits of great-tasting beef and a financially stable enterprise. In this comprehensive guide, Julius Ruechel covers every aspect of raising healthy and thriving grass-fed cattle, offering advice on herd selection, pasture management, medical care, necessary equipment, winter grazing, slaughtering procedures, and more. With tips on creating a viable business plan and identifying niche markets for your beef, Ruechel provides everything you need to know to develop a profitable and environmentally sustainable grass-fed cattle operation.
Download or read book Beef Production and Management Decisions written by Thomas Gordon Field and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For Animal Science courses in Beef Production and Management, Cow-Calf Management, Seedstock Management, and Stocker Cattle and Feedyard Management. The most comprehensive beef cattle text available, Beef Production and Management Decisions is written to allow students to understand the structural, regional, economic, and management changes and issues confronting the beef industry. This text serves three primary purposes: 1) to identify the significant biological principles that contribute to profitability and sustainability of the production of beef cattle; 2) to systematically integrate the biological and economic principles required to make effective management decisions; and 3) to enhance understanding, communication, and cooperation among all segments of the beef industry.
Download or read book Publications Catalog written by University of California (System). Division of Agricultural Sciences and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Raising Beef Cattle For Dummies written by Scott Royer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-05-06 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tools you need to raise and care for beef cattle Beef cattle farming is a business that continues to grow in the United States and around the world, and it will only grow larger as the demand for beef continues to increase. Raising Beef Cattle For Dummies provides you with an introduction to all aspects of raising beef cattle. Packed with expert tips from experienced farmers, it gives any level of cattle-raiser the tools needed to increase the quantity and quality of your farm's output and maintain a healthy herd. Raising Beef Cattle For Dummies is the go-to resource for aspiring cattle farmers. With important information on health, handling, and breeding, and detailed coverage of equipment and supplies, it is teeming with useful information that anyone interested in raising cattle should have. Advice on which beef cattle breeds to rear The prevention and treatment of common diseases Caring for pregnant heifers and calving procedures Dietary specifications dependent on breed Guidance on humane management Creating an open and safe pasture habitat If you're an aspiring cattle farmer looking to begin raising cattle or an established raiser interested in expanding your herd, Raising Beef Cattle For Dummies has you covered.
