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, 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. Running a Small Beef Herd offers practical advice on buying cattle, marketing methods for particular types of cattle and specifications for markets. Cattle handling, necessary husbandry practices such as castration and vaccination, herd health, reproductive management, nutrition and carrying capacity are also explored. This updated edition expands on the systems of beef production, breeds, breed management, supplementary feeding, drought management, ear tagging requirements and soil health and fertility.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Csiro Publishing
ISBN-13
9780643094154
eBay Product ID (ePID)
94487216
Product Key Features
Author
Fiona Baker
Publication Name
Running a Small Beef Herd
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Science
Publication Year
2008
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
176 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
245mm
Item Width
170mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Fiona Baker
Country/Region of Manufacture
Australia
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